Person

Thorn, Leonard B. (1891 - 1924)

Born
1891
Died
3 October 1924
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Entomologist

Summary

Leonard Thorn began entomology studies in 1918 and specialised in the life histories of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).

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Published resources

Books

  • Musgrave, A., Bibliography of Australian entomology, 1775-1930: with biographical notes on authors and collectors (Sydney: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales, 1932), 380 pp. Details

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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