Ângelo Moreira da Costa Lima
Ângelo Moreira da Costa Lima | |
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| Born | June 29, 1887 Rio de Janeiro, Neutral Municipality, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | 1964 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Known for | "Father of Brazilian entomology" |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entomology |
| Institutions | Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Costa Lima |
Ângelo Moreira da Costa Lima (1887–1964) was the foremost Brazilian entomologist of his time, and his still-consulted works continue to assure his place in the history of science as the "Father" of Brazilian entomology.