The history of dipterology at the Canadian National Collection of Insects, with special reference to theManual of Nearctic Diptera

Abstract

AbstractThe history of Diptera research at the Canadian National Collection of Insects is briefly outlined. Short biographic sketches of the coordinators of theManual of Nearctic Dipteraare given and the development of the Manual project is presented to provide background on their achievements. Lists of publications by each of the coordinators and of patronyms honouring them are provided. This Festschrift honours the remarkable contributions of the coordinators, J. Frank McAlpine, Bobbie V. Peterson, Guy E. Shewell, Herbert J. Teskey, J. Richard Vockeroth, and D. Monty Wood.