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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Mabel Theodore HOBLER (1871-1925)

Born in Crescent Lagoon, near Rockhampton, daughter of George Barnard, who was an English-born naturalist and grazier. Grew up with three brothers in a family of enthusiastic naturalists who developed an extensive collection on their property, “Coomooboolaroo”, near Duaringa. Married F. H. Hobler in 1891 and lived on stations he managed in central Queensland until they purchased their own property, “Kilrock”, near Jandowae. Collected beetles and sent to Queensland Museum and to South Australian Museum where A. M. Lea described the weevil Apion hoblerae. Following her husband’s death in 1921 she moved to Brisbane until her death in 1925. Was active in the Queensland Naturalists’ Club and published several articles on Coleoptera in the Queensland Naturalist.

Biography: Janetzki, H., 1997.  Mabel Hobler pp. 24-25. In McKay, J.(ed.)  Brilliant careers: women collectors and illustrators in Queensland. Queensland Museum, 80 pp.