University of British Columbia - Spencer Entomological Collection (UBCZ)

Karen Needham

doi:10.5886/r5d29ft9

University of British Columbia - Spencer Entomological Collection (UBCZ)

Citation

Needham K (2024). University of British Columbia - Spencer Entomological Collection (UBCZ). Version 13.11. University of British Columbia. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.5886/r5d29ft9 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.

Description

Over half a million pinned specimens, 75,000 alcohol-preserved specimens and 25,000 specimens on slides showcase BC and the Yukon’s spectacular insect diversity. Past collectors’ particular projects have shaped the collection, and have resulted in particularly strong holdings of Hemiptera (true bugs), Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), Siphonaptera (fleas) and Anoplura and Mallophaga (lice). The collection has also been enriched by the following notable holdings: de Waard Lepidoptera (moths), Downes Hemiptera (true bugs), Foxlee Diptera (true flies) and Hymenoptera (bees and wasps), Harrison Coleoptera (carabids), Llwewllyn Jones Lepidoptera (butterflies), Scudder Hemiptera (true bugs), Stace-Smith Coleoptera (beetles). The Collection also includes an extensive library of entomological literature, ranging from insect taxonomy, biology, and habitat to pest control. It includes over 350 books, 8000 reprints, and 20 series of unbound journals. We also have over 10,000 photographic slides of insects and arachnids with accompanying data.

Taxonomic Coverages

BC specimens from all insect orders. A small collection of non-insect arthropods from BC. Jumping spiders (Family Salticidae) from around the world.

Insecta
common name: Insects rank: class

Geographic Coverages

Mainly a BC collection, with additional holdings from YT, AK, NT, and NU . Also a small number of specimens from the other Canadian Provinces and WA, OR, and CA in the United States.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Karen Needham
originator
position: Curator
University of British Columbia, Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver
V6T 1Z4
British Columbia
CA
Telephone: (604) 822-3379
email: needham@zoology.ubc.ca
homepage: http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca

Karen Needham
metadata author
position: Curator
University of British Columbia, Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver
V6T 1Z4
British Columbia
CA
Telephone: (604) 822-3379
email: needham@zoology.ubc.ca
homepage: http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca

publisher
University of British Columbia
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver
V6T 1Z4
British Columbia
CA

Karen Needham
principal investigator
position: Curator
University of British Columbia, Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver
V6T 1Z4
British Columbia
CA
Telephone: (604) 822-3379
email: needham@zoology.ubc.ca
homepage: http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca

Karen Needham
administrative point of contact
position: Curator
University of British Columbia, Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver
V6T 1Z4
British Columbia
CA
Telephone: (604) 822-3379
email: needham@zoology.ubc.ca
homepage: http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca