Abafi-Aigner, Lajos (Ludwig Aigner)

Pronunciation
/AB-ah-fee-EYE-ner/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Abafi-Aigner, Lajos (Ludwig Aigner)
Plural
Abafi-Aigner, Lajos (Ludwig Aigner)

Definition

Lajos Abafi-Aigner, also known as Ludwig Aigner, was a notable Hungarian entomologist and lepidopterist in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to the study and classification of butterflies and moths.

Etymology

His name combines 'Abafi', which was his pseudonym, with 'Aigner', his family name. 'Lajos' is the Hungarian form of 'Ludwig'.

Example

Abafi-Aigner, Lajos made extensive studies on the butterfly species of Hungary and published several important works on their taxonomy.

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Usage Notes

His works are still referenced in contemporary entomological research, particularly in studies involving European butterfly and moth species.