John Tennant
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An entomologist who investigated butterfly specimens at the Melbourne Museum, John Tennant discovered that a holotype he was studying had been misidentified and was actually a decoy, highlighting ongoing issues related to historical collections.
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John Tennant was an entomologist who studied a different holotype at the Melbourne Museum.
The great butterfly heist: how a gentleman collector stole thousands of butterflies from Australian museums | ButterfliesThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-10-04
United Kingdom· 2025-10-04
