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Hans Fruhstorfer
(1866 - 1922)
German entomologist and explorer
German entomologist and explorer
German entomologist and explorer celebrated for his extensive butterfly collections around the world.
Hans Fruhstorfer (1866–1922) was a German entomologist and explorer renowned for his comprehensive butterfly expeditions.\nBetween 1887 and 1910, he traveled to South America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific islands, amassing over 50,000 specimens.\nFruhstorfer described hundreds of new species and significantly advanced the taxonomy of Lepidoptera.\nHe published numerous papers in scientific journals, establishing himself as a leading authority on butterflies.\nHis collections, now housed in European museums, continue to serve as vital reference material for entomologists.\nFruhstorfer's exploratory work bridged gaps in biodiversity knowledge and inspired future naturalists.
1922
Hans Fruhstorfer