About Brenda Mabel May
Lived 1917 – 1998 (aged 81). Brenda Mabel May was a New Zealand and British entomologist, caver, botanical collector and scientific collector.
Brenda Mabel May (née Dansie; February 17, 1917 – October 7, 1998) was a New Zealand speleological entomologist known for her contributions to the understanding of weevil larvae biology. Between 1956 and 1980, she worked in the Entomology Division of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). Afterwards, she became a research associate at Landcare Research, where she completed a systematic overview of New Zealand Curculionoidea, published in 1993. In 1998, May was elected as a Fellow of the Entomological Society of New Zealand in recognition of her contributions.
Selected works
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
more
B. M. MayPeople in Brenda Mabel May's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Brenda Mabel May's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Brenda Mabel May?
New Zealand entomologist (1917 - 1998)
When was Brenda Mabel May born?
Brenda Mabel May was born on 17 February 1917 in Essex, Ilford.
When did Brenda Mabel May die?
Brenda Mabel May died on 7 October 1998 in Auckland, Selwyn Village.
What was Brenda Mabel May's occupation?
Brenda Mabel May was an entomologist, caver, botanical collector and scientific collector.
What nationality was Brenda Mabel May?
Brenda Mabel May was New Zealand and British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brenda Mabel May. https://biography.guide/brenda-mabel-may/
MLA: "Brenda Mabel May." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brenda-mabel-may/.
Chicago: "Brenda Mabel May." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brenda-mabel-may/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC