Joseph Villeneuve de Janti
Joseph Théodore Villeneuve de Janti | |
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| Born | June 21, 1868 |
| Died | June 7, 1944 (aged 75) |
| Known for | Contributions to medical entomology, naming of new taxa |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entomology |
| Institutions | Pasteur Institute Muséum national d'histoire naturelle |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Villeneuve |
Joseph Théodore Villeneuve de Janti (21 June 1868 – 7 June 1944) Was a French entomologist. He specialised in Diptera.
He worked in Paris at the Pasteur Institute and at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. As well as naming many new taxa Villeneuve made significant contributions to medical entomology. He was a Member of the Société Entomologique de France.