H. G. Dyar bluebook 131 - 157

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Abstract

The notebook documents the observations of Harrison G. Dyar, 1889 - 1890, documenting BB 137 - BB 157. Entries are headed with number, scientific name, vegetation, sometimes date. Descriptions cover specimen characteristics (appearance, color, per body part, measurements), life cycle (growth rate, eggs, larva), rearing data. Locations include California (Yosemite, Los Angeles), Arizona (Phoenix), New York (Central Park), Florida (Melbourne, Palm Beach).

Date Range

1889-1890

Start Date

1889

End Date

1890

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Entomology at 202-633-0990 to make an appointment.

Topic

Entomology

Place

  • New York
  • United States
  • California
  • Florida
  • Arizona

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-447

Collection name

Harrison G. Dyar Note books, Department of Entomology, 1882 - 1925

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Dept. of Entomology

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 2