New insights into 1928 entomology: field reports, seasonal notes, and practical collecting tips.
This issue compiles contemporary observations from seasoned lepidopterists, detailing seasonal variations, aberrations, migrations, and how collectors handled live specimens during long journeys. It provides a window into the methods and mindset of early 20th‑century insect study.
- Reports on aberrations and seasonal variation across butterfly species in Britain and beyond.
- Firsthand field notes from England, the Isle of Wight, and southern France, with observations on immigrant species.
- Practical guidance on collecting, housing, and rearing butterfly larvae and pupae for study.
- A detailed index and notes from contributors, including collecting season summaries and species lists.
Ideal for readers of entomology history, butterfly enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how researchers documented insect life in 1928.