Ectoparasite survey data sheets (2)
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PrintThe ectoparasite survey data sheets document collecting of insects from mammals gathered as mammal specimens for the Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Venezuelan Project, 1965 - 1966. They are organized by host specimen number. These sheets cover host specimen numbers 02200 - 04299. Cards are dated but are not always chronological. Information is entered on preprinted sheets (BAMC form 2-193) covering type of ectoparasite, time of day, weather, phase of moon, wind, specific site #, temperature (maximum and minimum), humidity (maximum and minimum), elevation, latitude and longitude, trap nights or net hours, topography, cover, forest succession, site moisture, capture site, bait, host condition, hose measurements, host identification, age, sex, embryos, stomach contents, nature of specimen, other parts saved, notes, date, collection number. Notes sometimes impart additional information about habitat. Sometimes information includes USNM catalog number.
1965-1966
1965
1966
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.
Venezuela
SIA Acc. 12-449
Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972
1 box
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals
Box 2