Entomological Society of Canada
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The Entomological Society of Canada or Société d’Entomologie du Canada is one of Canada
's most historical scientific societies. The society was founded in Toronto
on April 16, 1863. The first Council was composed of President Henry Holmes Croft
(1820-1883), Secretary Treasurer William Wilson Saunders (1809-1879), and Curator Rev. J. Hubbert. First called the Entomological Society of Ontario, which still exists as the provincial entomological society, it was initially based in London, Ontario
before moving in 1906 to Guelph
, Ontario
. In 1950 the society adopted its present name and moved to Ottawa
.
The Society has published The Canadian Entomologist
since 1868, and also publishes the Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada since 1969. The supplement Memoires of the Entomological Society of Canada has appeared irregularly since 1955.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's most historical scientific societies. The society was founded in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
on April 16, 1863. The first Council was composed of President Henry Holmes Croft
Henry Holmes Croft
Henry Holmes Croft was a British scientist and educator.He contributed to the foundation of the Entomological Society of Canada.-References:* *...
(1820-1883), Secretary Treasurer William Wilson Saunders (1809-1879), and Curator Rev. J. Hubbert. First called the Entomological Society of Ontario, which still exists as the provincial entomological society, it was initially based in London, Ontario
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
before moving in 1906 to Guelph
Guelph
Guelph is a city in Ontario, Canada.Guelph may also refer to:* Guelph , consisting of the City of Guelph, Ontario* Guelph , as the above* University of Guelph, in the same city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. In 1950 the society adopted its present name and moved to Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
.
The Society has published The Canadian Entomologist
Canadian Entomologist
The Canadian Entomologist is a scientific journal of the Entomological Society of Canada, published bimonthly. It has been published continuously since 1868. Volumes 1 to 54 are freely accessible in the Biodiversity Heritage Library.-External links:**...
since 1868, and also publishes the Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada since 1969. The supplement Memoires of the Entomological Society of Canada has appeared irregularly since 1955.