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Abstract

The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar's observations and collecting of lepidoptera in Yosemite and Santa Barbara, California, 1890 - 1891. Begins with a list of dated expenses. Entries are organized by specimen number. Details include collecting location, date, sometimes vegetation. Descriptions cover appearance and life cycle of specimen. Details include appearance, colors, measurements, rearing data with date and sometimes time of day.

Date Range

1890-1891

Start Date

1890

End Date

1891

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

  • United States
  • California
  • Santa Barbara
  • Yosemite National Park

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

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 7