Jason G. H. Londt: A giant of South African entomology

By

Dikow, Torsten, 1975-
Midgley, John M.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2023-5-5

Original Publication

African invertebrates : a journal of biodiversity research

Volume

64

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

13--40

Subjects

Asilidae , Bibliography , Biography , Bittacidae , personalia , species descriptions

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Council of the Natal Museum 2001-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/afrinvertebr.64.105050

 

Abstract

To celebrate the 80th birthday of Jason G.H. Londt, we present a collection of articles in his honour. This introduction includes a summary of Jason’s life and career, an overview of the articles in the Festschrift, lists of his scientific and popular publications and a list of species named in his honour. Jason’s contribution to Mecoptera and Asilidae research in the Afrotropics is discussed, highlighting the impressive contributions he has made to the taxonomy, biology and ecology in both groups.