Vernon Victor Hickman

Vernon Victor Hickman (1894–1984) was an entomologist, born and resident in Tasmania, who became a leading authority on the spiders of Australia.

The genus Hickmania and its formerly recognised family Hickmaniidae were named in tribute to the author. In 1979 Hickman was awarded the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) "for service to zoological science and education". Hickman was proudest of the Anders Retzius medal, awarded in 1951, but said to be modest regarding his other achievements.

An early interest in invertebrates began with studies of Anaspides tasmaniae, known as the mountain shrimp, before pursuing a major focus on arachnology. Hickman's knowledge encompassed other organisms, including mammals, and was extended through lectures and chairs held throughout his career.