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Cuthbertson, Alexander (1901-1942)
Studied the biology and systematics of flies and
worked for the Department of Agriculture in what was then Southern Rhodesia.
Chronology
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Age |
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12 Mar 1901 |
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Born in Glasgow, Scotland. |
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Obtained Diploma of Agriculture at the West of Scotland Agricultural
College. While at college, started studying the biology of
crane flies (Tipulidae). |
1926 |
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Joined the Department of Agriculture, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia in
June. Collected insects and became custodian of insect collections. Started
studying the systematics of
tachinid flies. |
1934 |
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Married Margaret Niven of Bulawayo. |
15 Jul 1942 |
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Died (in the War ???) |
Specimens
Some insect specimens in Iziko SA Museum collections but
presumably most of specimens are in Zimbabwe collections.
References
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