The Entomological Collection of Ricardo von Diringshofen (1900-1986) and its incorporation to the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de Sao Paulo

Authors

Vinicius S. Ferreira, Livia P. Prado, Dione Seripierri

Publication

REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENTOMOLOGIA

Abstract

Ricardo von Diringshofen (1900-1986) was a Natural History enthusiast who collected an incredible variety of objects, mostly insects, which amount to over 2 million specimens. We present here a brief biography of Ricardo von Diringshofen, including the history of his insect collection and the processes of purchase and incorporation of his collection by the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de Sao Paulo.

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