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Lymantria Mjobergi
''Lymantria nephrographa'' is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the rainforests of the mid-east coast of Australia, including New South Wales and Queensland. The wingspan is about 70 mm. The wings are white with red-brown zig-zag lines. The hindwings are powdered brown with usually a conspicuous centre spot. There is a row of black dots running along the edges of the forewings and hindwings. External linksAustralian caterpillars Lymantria Moths described in 1915 Moths of Queensland {{Lymantriidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Jefferis Turner
Alfred Jefferis Turner (3 October 1861, in Canton – 29 December 1947, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) was a pediatrician and noted amateur entomologist. He was the son of missionary Frederick Storrs-Turner. He introduced the use of diphtheria antitoxin to Australia in 1895. He was known by the nickname "Gentle Annie". Doctor Turner was a resident of Dauphin Terrace, Highgate Hill, Brisbane. The Jefferis Turner Centre for mothercraft was opened in 1952 as part of the Queensland Government's Maternal and Child Welfare program. In 1986, its role was changed to provide short term respite care for intellectually disabled children. It is located in the heritage building Fairy Knoll in Ipswich. Medical career Doctor Jefferis Turner studied medicine at University College London graduating with first class honours. He emigrated to Australia in 1888 and the next year became first medical officer of the Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane. His clinical research and influence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
