Ectoparasite survey data sheets (2)

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Abstract

The 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.

Date Range

1965-1966

Start Date

1965

End Date

1966

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

Venezuela

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-449

Collection name

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

Physical Description

1 box

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 2