Catalogue of the Specimens of Neuropterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum, 1858, Vol. 1: Termitina (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hermann Hagen

 
9780332257525: Catalogue of the Specimens of Neuropterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum, 1858, Vol. 1: Termitina (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0332257525 ISBN 13: 9780332257525
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A comprehensive early catalog of termite-like Neuropteran insects

This 1858 edition lists all known European specimens in the British Museum and explains how to read the collection labels. It lays out who collected each specimen and where it came from, offering a detailed snapshot of 19th-century entomology.

This edition focuses on Termitina, presenting genera and species with careful descriptions, measurements, and references. The book serves as a critical reference for researchers and serious collectors interested in fossil and living Neuropterans, their habitats, and historical classifications. It is an essential piece of the museum’s entomology catalog, reflecting the scope and methods of its time.

  • Species accounts with measurements and wing details to aid identification
  • Notes on specimen provenance and collection history
  • Cross-references to earlier names and taxonomic terms
  • Context for the study of Neuropterous insects in European collections

Ideal for readers of 19th-century natural history, museum catalogers, and insect researchers seeking historical taxonomic perspectives.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0332257525
ISBN 13 
9780332257525
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
48

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