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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Ronald HAMLYN-HARRIS (1874-1953)

Born Eastbourne, England, educated at Tübingen University in Germany and came to Australia in 1901. Science Master at Toowoomba Grammar School (1903-10) and then Director of Queensland Museum (1910-17). Joined the Hookworm Campaign doing insect-borne malaria and filaria vector surveys throughout Queensland 1922-1924. Became City Entomologist, Brisbane City Council (1928-33), the first full-time entomologist to be employed by an Australian municipality. Lectured in zoology at University of Queensland (1937-43). Published on mosquito control problems in Queensland and ran campaigns to educate the public on mosquito breeding. President of Entomological Society of Queensland in 1933.

Obituary: Anon. (1986), Mem.Qd. Mus. 24:320-321