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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Douglas WALLACE (1923-2012)

Born Brisbane and grew up in Rockhampton.  Served in PNG during WWII and qualified as a trade carpenter on return and lived 60 years in Rockhampton house he built. Strong interest in spiders. Assisted Queensland Museum surveys and sent many specimens to QM. Several species named in his honour. Formed local arachnology society and edited its newsletter for many years. Acted as local spider expert, gave talks to schools and assisted ambulance with identifications. His collection now on display at Rockhampton Botanical Gardens. Received an Order of Australia Medal in 2004 and awarded an Honorary M.Appl.Sc. from Central Queensland University in 2005.

Obituary: Wallace, Diane, 2013. Douglas Wallace OAM (1923-2012), Australasian Arachnology 85:13-15.