John Richard Vockeroth Explained

John Richard Vockeroth (2 May 1928 - 16 November 2012) was a Canadian entomologist from Broderick, Saskatchewan.

Vockeroth graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1948 with a B.A., followed in 1949 by a M.A. He got a D. Phil. in 1954 at Oxford University with a thesis on Scathophagidae.[1]

Vockeroth was known for his vast knowledge of Diptera, especially on Mycetophilidae, Dolichopodidae, Syrphidae, Scathophagidae, and Muscidae. Overall he first described one family, 42 genera and 130 species of Diptera.[1] He published 120 academic publications on 27 families of flies.[2] In 1997, Vockeroth received the entomological C. P. Alexander award, recognizing him as a leading North American dipterist.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 29 Aug 2014 . J. Richard Vockeroth, Ph.D. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20230611212310/https://www.canacoll.org/Diptera/Staff/Vockeroth/Vockeroth.htm . 11 Jun 2023 . 11 June 2023 . Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes .
  2. Skevington . Jeff H. . Cumming . Jeff M. . 21 May 2013 . Richard (Dick) Vockeroth 2 May 1928 to 16 November 2012 . Fly Times . 50 . 29-30 . 13 June 2024.
  3. News: November 17, 2012 . John VOCKEROTH . 13 June 2024 . Ottawa Citizen Obituaries .