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New to Collections 2 - Lots of Lepidoptera

SpecimensNatural History Museum of Utah - Entomology

One of our newest accessions is this exciting butterfly and moth collection. Donated by hobbyist Vernon Evans, this collection includes tens of thousands of stunning specimens from around the world. Vernon also partnered with entomologist Richard E. Howard of Texas, and we are the fortunate recipients of some of Howard's dedicated work as well. We are grateful for your assistance to transcribe the data labels for these breathtaking beauties of the natural world. This transcription will allow the data to be made available for researchers around the world. 

The invertebrates collections at the Natural History Museum of Utah consist of approximately 350,000 pinned, papered, frozen and fluid-preserved specimens from around the world, with greatest specimen numbers from the intermountain west.

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Musical Fruits

Specimens Natural History Museum of Utah - Garrett Herbarium
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Bureau of Mineral Resources Sample Submission Forms 28 - Old Format

Specimens Geoscience Australia Collections
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New to Collections 4 - Lots of Lepidoptera

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SA Herbarium - Lichens 15

Specimens Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia
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SA Herbarium - Lichens 16 Types

Specimens Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia
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Flora of Britain and Ireland: Ranunculaceae (part 2)

Specimens Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Rubiaceae of Peru at the Kew Herbarium Part I

Specimens Royal Botanic Gardens - Kew
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New to Collections 2 - Lots of Lepidoptera

Specimens Natural History Museum of Utah - Entomology
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Euphorbiaceae (China and Korea)

Specimens Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Totally Tubular!

Specimens Natural History Museum of Utah - Garrett Herbarium
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New to Collections 1 - Moths and More

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Bush Heritage Australia Bon Bon Core 42 (9 of 20)

Camera Traps Bush Heritage Australia - Bon Bon Reserve (SA)
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Bush Heritage Australia Bon Bon Core 42 (10 of 20)

Camera Traps Bush Heritage Australia - Bon Bon Reserve (SA)
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