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Paul Dognin

1847 – 1931

French entomologist

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Lived 1847 – 1931 (aged 84). Paul Dognin was a French lepidopterist.

Paul Dognin (10 May 1847 – 10 August 1931) was a French entomologist who specialised in the Lepidoptera of South America. Dognin named 101 new genera of moths.

He was a member of the Royal Belgian Entomological Society and life member of the Société entomologique de France.

Part of his collection was purchased by James John Joicey in 1921. The 82,000 other specimens (including 3,000 Dognin types and over 300 Thierry-Mieg types) were sold in 1926 to William Schaus, who then donated it to National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.

Publications Printed by Charles Oberthür Catalogue des Geometridae de l'Amerique Centrale et du Sud. Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 1. (1910) Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 3. (1911) Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 5. (1912) Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 6. (1912) Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 7. (1914) Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 8. (1914) Hétérocères nouveaux de l'Amérique du Sud. Fascicule 9. (1916) Note sur la faune des Lépidoptères de Loja et environs (Équateur). Description d'espèces nouvelles. (1887–1894). 3 parts 10 plates.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Dognin?

French entomologist (1847-1931)

When was Paul Dognin born?

Paul Dognin was born on 10 May 1847 in Lyon.

When did Paul Dognin die?

Paul Dognin died on 10 August 1931 in Wimille.

What was Paul Dognin's occupation?

Paul Dognin was a lepidopterist.

What nationality was Paul Dognin?

Paul Dognin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Dognin

· Wikidata: Q3371090

· DBpedia: Paul Dognin

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