Van Duzee, Edward Payson

Pronunciation: /van DOO-zee, ED-ward PAY-son/

Category: Taxonomy

Singular: Van Duzee, Edward Payson

Plural: Van Duzee, Edward Payson

Definition

Edward Payson Van Duzee was an American entomologist known for his extensive work on Hemiptera, particularly on the taxonomy and classification of Homoptera and Heteroptera.

Etymology

Named after Edward Payson Van Duzee (1861-1940), who made significant contributions to the study of true bugs.

Example

Van Duzee, Edward Payson published numerous papers and described many new species of Hemiptera during his career.

Related Terms

Hemiptera
Homoptera
Heteroptera
Entomologist

Usage Notes

Edward Payson Van Duzee is often cited in taxonomic references concerning Hemiptera.