Entomological Society of Queensland

supporting entomological research in Australia since 1923

The Society's emblem, chosen in 1973, on the 50th anniversary of the Society, is the King Stag Beetle, Phalacrognathus muelleri (Macleay), Family Lucanidae (Coleoptera). Its magnificent purple and green colouration makes it one of the most attractive beetle species in Australia. It is restricted to the rainforests of northern Queensland.

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John George BROOKS (1910-1975)

George Brooks was born in Townsville. Father, John T. Brooks, was a customs officer and naturalist and encouraged George’s interest in Coleoptera as a boy during service in Geraldton, WA. Moved to Mackay in 1923 and was schooled in Charters Towers. Began serious collecting and joined ESQ in 1930 while studying dentistry in Brisbane. After service in Dental Corps in WWII practised dentistry in Cairns until 1969 and lived until his death in Edge Hill. Collected Coleoptera extensively in north Queensland and had special interests in buprestids, helminthids, dung beetles and food plants. Published many notes in North Queensland Naturalist and news bulletins of both ESQ and the Australian Entomological Society. Became an Honorary Life member of ESQ in 1973. Prolific correspondent and exchanger with other collectors. Helped many collectors visiting north Queensland. Organised annual gathering of beetle collectors at Paluma for some years. Collection eventually contained 92 families and over 3700 identified species and is now in ANIC, Canberra.

Obituary: E.B.Britton 1975. News Bulletin of the Australian Entomological Society 11:75-79