Miscellanea Entomologica
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Miscellanea Entomologica was a French entomological
scientific journal
. It was originally published by Eugène Barthe
and established in 1892.
started Miscellanea Entomologica, he was 30. He had a great deal of difficulty finding enough subscribers to pay the costs of production and expedition- but 30 years later the publication was one of the most important in Europe. The main works published were on Coleoptera.
The field of study was insects of France
, the Rhine Valley
with Switzerland
, Belgium
and the Netherlands
.
The publication included the magazine and many supplements published as irregular leaflets of 8 or 16 pages.
A list of everything that appeared was compiled by G. Bernardi
and O. Fabre (published as Le Moult & Bernardi).
Later, another list was produced to help recognize leaflets published by Miscellanea Entomologica.
continued the publication with the development of numerous articles on Lepidoptera. Thus were published many works by Georges Bernardi
and Marcel Caruel, while Breuning published works on European Lamiinae
.
The last volume published by Le Moult
was #48 in 1936.
restarted the journal and published volumes 49 to 51. The publication committee was composed of eminent entomologists: Georges Bernardi
, Philippe Darge, Jean Darnaud, Claude Herbulot
and Léon Schaefer. Colour plates were included in each volume. The circulation was about 300 copies.
published under his own name one of the best books on European Coleoptera under the title "Faune Franco-Rhénane", which covers several families. Other authors wrote on the same subject: M. des Gozis, Dr. Auzat, H. du Buysson (Elateridae).
Le Moult
published the big book by Léon Schaefer on the Buprestidae of France and his work on Apatura
.
Entomology
Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of arthropodology...
scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
. It was originally published by Eugène Barthe
Eugène Barthe
Eugène Barthe was a French entomologist. While living in Vienne , he created the journal . In 1918, he moved into his father's house in Castanet-Tolosan , where a street was later named in his honour. As well as editing the journal, he also wrote several books which act as supplements to the journal...
and established in 1892.
Beginning
The first issue of Miscellanea Entomologica was published in a larger format (24 x 36 cm), but immediately the following ones were smaller (18 x 24 cm). The first year was published both in French and in German. The first issues consisted mainly of capture notes and announcements for the sale or exchange of insects.History
There were 3 different publishers:Eugène Barthe (1892-1940)
When BartheEugène Barthe
Eugène Barthe was a French entomologist. While living in Vienne , he created the journal . In 1918, he moved into his father's house in Castanet-Tolosan , where a street was later named in his honour. As well as editing the journal, he also wrote several books which act as supplements to the journal...
started Miscellanea Entomologica, he was 30. He had a great deal of difficulty finding enough subscribers to pay the costs of production and expedition- but 30 years later the publication was one of the most important in Europe. The main works published were on Coleoptera.
The field of study was insects of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the Rhine Valley
Rhine Valley
The Rhine Valley is a glacial alpine valley, formed by the Alpine Rhine , i.e. the section of the Rhine River between the confluence of the Anterior Rhine and Posterior Rhine at Reichenau and its mouth at Lake Constance....
with Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
.
The publication included the magazine and many supplements published as irregular leaflets of 8 or 16 pages.
A list of everything that appeared was compiled by G. Bernardi
Georges Bernardi
Georges Bernardi was a French entomologist, reading and speaking Russian, French and English. He was the only French representative to participate at the elaboration of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.-With Le Moult:...
and O. Fabre (published as Le Moult & Bernardi).
Later, another list was produced to help recognize leaflets published by Miscellanea Entomologica.
Eugène Le Moult (1943-1956)
In 1943, Le MoultEugène Le Moult
Eugène Le Moult was a French naturalist and entomologist.He lived, for a long time, in Guyana where his father worked. Le Moult specialised in Lepidoptera. He was one of the most important insect dealer of his time...
continued the publication with the development of numerous articles on Lepidoptera. Thus were published many works by Georges Bernardi
Georges Bernardi
Georges Bernardi was a French entomologist, reading and speaking Russian, French and English. He was the only French representative to participate at the elaboration of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.-With Le Moult:...
and Marcel Caruel, while Breuning published works on European Lamiinae
Lamiinae
Lamiinae, commonly called flat-faced longhorns, are a subfamily of the longhorn beetle family . The subfamily includes over 750 genera, rivaled in diversity within the family only by the subfamily Cerambycinae.-Tribes:...
.
The last volume published by Le Moult
Eugène Le Moult
Eugène Le Moult was a French naturalist and entomologist.He lived, for a long time, in Guyana where his father worked. Le Moult specialised in Lepidoptera. He was one of the most important insect dealer of his time...
was #48 in 1936.
Sciences Nat (1982-1988)
In 1982 Sciences NatSciences Nat
Sciences Nat was the academic publisher specialising in entomology of the Societé Sciences Nat. The society was established in 1971 and based in the rue de la Mare in Paris. Three years later it moved to the rue des Alouettes and later to Venette near Compiègne...
restarted the journal and published volumes 49 to 51. The publication committee was composed of eminent entomologists: Georges Bernardi
Georges Bernardi
Georges Bernardi was a French entomologist, reading and speaking Russian, French and English. He was the only French representative to participate at the elaboration of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.-With Le Moult:...
, Philippe Darge, Jean Darnaud, Claude Herbulot
Claude Herbulot
Claude Herbulot was a French entomologist. He was born in Charleville-Mézières and died in Paris. He was a lepidopterist and specialised in moths in the family Geometridae...
and Léon Schaefer. Colour plates were included in each volume. The circulation was about 300 copies.
Supplements
BartheEugène Barthe
Eugène Barthe was a French entomologist. While living in Vienne , he created the journal . In 1918, he moved into his father's house in Castanet-Tolosan , where a street was later named in his honour. As well as editing the journal, he also wrote several books which act as supplements to the journal...
published under his own name one of the best books on European Coleoptera under the title "Faune Franco-Rhénane", which covers several families. Other authors wrote on the same subject: M. des Gozis, Dr. Auzat, H. du Buysson (Elateridae).
Le Moult
Eugène Le Moult
Eugène Le Moult was a French naturalist and entomologist.He lived, for a long time, in Guyana where his father worked. Le Moult specialised in Lepidoptera. He was one of the most important insect dealer of his time...
published the big book by Léon Schaefer on the Buprestidae of France and his work on Apatura
Apatura
Apatura is a genus of butterflies commonly known as the emperors.-Species:Listed alphabetically.* Apatura ilia – Lesser Purple Emperor* Apatura iris – Purple Emperor...
.