Moths, myths, and mosquitoes : the eccentric life of Harrison G. Dyar, Jr.

Moths, myths, and mosquitoes : the eccentric life of Harrison G. Dyar, Jr.

Eccentric life of Harrison G. Dyar, Jr.

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2016.

xxvii, 325 p., [16] p. of plates (some col.) : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.

925.95 D994ep 2016

(OCoLC)926623403

"Known for years by Washington, D.C. history buffs and entomologists as an eccentric's eccentric for his underground tunnels, bigamy, and fighting with colleagues, it is oft forgotten that Harrison Gray Dyar, Jr. was a world-class scientist from 1890s until his death. His contributions to the understanding of evolution, classification, and the biology of moths, mosquitoes and primitive wasps have stood the test of time, as have his underappreciated contributions to building the national collections of these insects at the Smithsonian Institution"--Provided by publisher.
Chapter 22. Dyar and his tunnels: Dupont Circle & B street (p. 184-190): Dyar built tunnels that came within yards of Anderson House property).
Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-296) and index.
L2020M95

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