Alfred Philpott (15 December 1870 โ€“ 24 July 1930) was a New Zealand museum curator, entomologist and writer. He was born in Tysoe, Warwickshire, England, on 15 December 1870.[1] He became the first person to describe Zelleria maculata in 1930.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ Patrick, Brian H. "Alfred Philpott". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. โ†‘ "Zelleria maculata". Catalogue of Life. 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2014.


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