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Abstract

The notebook documents Harrison G. Dyar's observations of collected insects and rearing data for 1893 - 1894. Entries are headed with specimen number, and entries start with name, locality, date, and sometimes vegetation. These are followed by description relating to appearance, measurements relating to phase of development and corresponding dates. Sometimes relates to specimen preparation or catalog number. Includes pasted and loose inserted notes and sketches. Sometimes specimens were collected by other collectors than Dyar. Collecting locations include New York (Plattsburgh, Keene Valley), Montana (Miles City).

Date Range

1893-1894

Start Date

1893

End Date

1894

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

  • Miles City
  • New York
  • Keene Valley
  • Montana
  • Plattsburgh
  • United States

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 13