By Ed Jarzembowski (Maidstone, UK)
E-mail: ed@mbcmus1.demon.co.uk
Fossil
Insect Database (Generic)
European palaeoentomologists are agreed that
a computerised fossil insect database is a high priority as identified
by the ESF Fossil Insect Network. The most recent global compilation of
fossil insect genera is Carpenter (1992); unfortunately, the literature
search for this monumental work ended in 1983. Hundreds of fossil
insect genera have been recognised since that date. These have been abstracted
manually from reprints, books and journals in the collections of Mr Andrew
Ross and Dr Ed Jarzembowski by Mrs Edna Clifford. The first 500 genera
were subsequently computerised by Mr Tony Mitchell and are published electronically
here as a first supplement to Carpenter's Treatise.
On behalf of the abstracting team, I should
be pleased to receive your comments and publications as work continues
to complete the supplement. It is hoped to increase the amount of
information in the database in the future by expanding the team.
Reference:
Carpenter,
F. M. 1992 .- Hexapoda.
Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, (R4) 3 & 4: 677 pp.
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