Blatchley, Willis Stanley

Definition

Willis Stanley Blatchley (1859–1940) was an American entomologist and geologist known for his extensive work on the Coleoptera and Hemiptera of North America.

Etymology

His name, Willis Stanley Blatchley, does not have an etymology in the same sense as common nouns or technical terms. Rather, it is derived from proper names passed down through generations.

Example

Blatchley, Willis Stanley authored several key texts on the Coleoptera and Hemiptera, including 'Coleoptera of Indiana' and 'Heteroptera of Eastern North America'.

Synonyms

• W.S. Blatchley

Related Terms

• Coleoptera
• Hemiptera
• Entomologist
• Geologist

Usage Notes

Blatchley's work is still widely referenced in the fields of entomology and geology, particularly for his descriptive monographs on beetles and true bugs.