T. N. Liversedge, B. J. Hayward bug book

Close
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.
Print
 

Abstract

The notebook documents ectoparasites collected from mammals by T. N. Liversedge and B. J. Hayward as part of the Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project. The notebook lists catalog number (100 - 5723), and indicates the presence of fleas, mites, ticks, lice; the genus of host (sometimes sex); and remarks. Remarks note if reptile or amphibian, location where insects were found, or if no parasites were found. Listings are separated by date and location. Locations include sites in Bechuanaland [Botswana].

Date Range

1961-1972

Start Date

1961

End Date

1972

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Entomology
  • Mammalogy
  • Mammals--Parasites

Place

Botswana

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-444

Collection name

Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals