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James George Needham

James George Needham (March 16, 1868 in Virginia, Illinois – July 24, 1957) was an American entomologist.

After studying with John Henry Comstock at Cornell University (1896–1898) he taught biology at Lake Forest University (1898–1907). In 1908 returned to Cornell as assistant professor of limnology. When Comstock retired in 1914, Needham became head of the Department of Entomology at Cornell until his retirement in 1935. Needham published numerous scientific articles, educational papers, and textbooks but is best known for the Comstock–Needham system for describing insect wing venation.

He was a Member of the Entomological Society of America, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Limnological Society of America. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The natural history of the farm: a guide to the practical study of the sources of our living in wild nature
    by Needham, James George 1868-1956

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    Aquatic insects in the Adirondacks: A study conducted at the Entomologic field station
    by Needham, James George 1868-1956, Betten, Cornelius 1877-1962

    Published 1901
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    May Flies and Midges of New York: third report on aquatic insects
    by Needham, James George 1868-1956, Morton, Kenneth J., Johannsen, O. A. 1870-1961

    Published 1905
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    Aquatic Insects in New York State: A study conducted at the entomologic field station, Ithaca N. Y.
    by Needham, James George 1868-1956, MacGillivray, Alex, Johannsen, O. A. 1870-1961, Davis, K. C.

    Published 1903
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