Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher
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Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher (1878 - 1950) was an English
entomologist. He was a naval paymaster until 1910 and was later appointed Imperial entomologist in India, succeeding Harold Maxwell-Lefroy
. He took great interest in various aspects of entomology in India, especially those of economic importance. He also worked extensively on the microlepidoptera. His major publications include Some South Indian Insects (1914), and A List of Generic Names used for Microlepidoptera (1929).
He donated the bulk of Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire
to the National Trust
in 1937.
His position as Imperial Entomologist was succeeded by Hem Singh Pruthi.
England
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entomologist. He was a naval paymaster until 1910 and was later appointed Imperial entomologist in India, succeeding Harold Maxwell-Lefroy
Harold Maxwell-Lefroy
Harold Maxwell-Lefroy was an English entomologist. He was a Professor of Entomology at Imperial College London.-Biography:He was born on 20 January 1877, and attended King's College, Cambridge graduating in 1895....
. He took great interest in various aspects of entomology in India, especially those of economic importance. He also worked extensively on the microlepidoptera. His major publications include Some South Indian Insects (1914), and A List of Generic Names used for Microlepidoptera (1929).
He donated the bulk of Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
to the National Trust
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
in 1937.
His position as Imperial Entomologist was succeeded by Hem Singh Pruthi.
Publications
- Fletcher, T. B. and C. M. Inglis (1924) Birds of an Indian Garden. Calcutta & Simla: Thacker, Spink & Co.
- Fletcher, T. B. (1914) Some South Indian Insects. By Superintendent Government Press, Madras. Scanned version