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The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, Vol. 23: January to December, 1911 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Richard S. Bagnall

 
9781330244517: The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, Vol. 23: January to December, 1911 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore early 20th‑century insect science through field notes, species records, and expert observations.

This nonfiction volume compiles a year's worth of entomological scholarship, including species notes, retrospective reviews, and travel journals that illuminate butterfly and beetle life, collection methods, and taxonomy as practiced in 1911.

In these pages you’ll encounter detailed notes on larval development, firsthand field reports from alpine expeditions, and between-issue updates that show how researchers described and classified insects long ago. The writing captures the curiosity and careful observation that shaped early entomology, with plates, photos, and specimen notes that enrich the study of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and related groups.
  • Original field observations and species notes from notable entomologists of the era.
  • Technical descriptions of larval stages, behavior, and habitat preferences.
  • Retrospectives on coleopterist work and early taxonomy developments.
  • Travelogue-style accounts from insect collectors tracing journeys through Europe.
Ideal for readers of classic scientific journals, museum hobbyists, and anyone curious about the history of insect research.

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