Alexandre Arsène Girault
Alexandre Arsène Girault | |
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Alexandre Arsène Girault at age 20 (c. 1904) | |
| Born | January 9, 1884 |
| Died | May 2, 1941 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Known for | Chalcidoidea systematics |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Jeannette Girault |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entomology |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Girault |
Alexandre Arsène Girault (/ʒɪəˈroʊ/ zhee-ROH; 9 January 1884 – 2 May 1941) was an American entomologist specializing in the study of chalcid wasps. An eccentric and controversial figure, Girault was also a prolific and dedicated entomologist. He published more than 325 papers and described over 3000 new taxa from Australia.