Person

Armstrong, Jack Walter Trench (John)

Born
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Entomologist
Alternative Names
  • Armstrong, John (Also known as)

Summary

John Armstrong was an amateur entomologist with a particular interest in beetles.

Details

Educated partly at The King's School and partly by private tuition on the family property. Accompanied H.J. Carter and K. McKeown of the Australian Museum on a collecting expedition to the Nandewar Ranges near Narrabri in early November 1932, where a new beetle, Menephilus armstrongi Carter, was discovered. A second beetle, Boganium armstrongi Sen Gupta & Crowson 1966, was also named after him. Described 52 species and 5 new genera of beetles. Fellow, Royal Entomological Society London.

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