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Leif Reinhardt Natvig | |
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| Born | March 8, 1894 Kristiania, Norway |
| Died | November 14, 1975 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Entomologist |
Leif Reinhardt Natvig (March 8, 1894 – November 14, 1975) was a Norwegian entomologist. He was employed throughout his entire career at the Oslo Zoological Museum,[1][2] and he contributed to a stronger connection between the museum and the Norwegian Entomological Society.[3]
Natvig became interested in nature and insects at an early age, especially beetles. Later he started studying mosquitoes, horseflies, and botflies.[4] In addition to entomology, he collected ivory work, weapons, and first editions of illustrated books. One of the highlights of his life was meeting Emperor Hirohito during a visit to Tokyo in 1965. Natvig brought with him some Norwegian publications on marine biology, including from the Norwegian Sea. It is said that what would have usually been a short audience lasted for two hours, while the emperor and Natvig eagerly leafed through the publications.[5]
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- ^ Sømme, Lauritz (2004). Entomologiens historie i Norge. Norsk entomologisk forening 1904–2004. Oslo: Norsk entomologisk forening, Zoologisk museum, Universitetet i Oslo. pp. 69–70. ISBN 82-996923-1-8.