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G. V. (George Vernon) Hudson
1867–1946
Best known for proposing the modern idea of daylight saving time, this British-born New Zealand naturalist brought the same curiosity to insects, astronomy, and the natural world around him. His work helped shape the study of New Zealand moths and butterflies, and his huge insect collection still matters today.
2 Audiobooks
An elementary manual of New Zealand entomology : being an introduction to the study of our native insects
by G. V. (George Vernon) Hudson
New Zealand Moths and Butterflies (Macro-Lepidoptera)
by G. V. (George Vernon) Hudson
About the author
Born in London on 20 April 1867, he moved to New Zealand as a teenager and built a life around careful observation of nature. He worked for years in the postal service, which left him time to pursue his real passion: studying insects, especially moths and butterflies.
He became one of New Zealand's most important entomologists and published several major books on the country's insect life. He is also widely remembered for suggesting a system of daylight saving time, inspired by wanting more evening light for collecting insects.
Hudson died in Wellington on 5 April 1946. His scientific reputation remained strong long after his death, and his large insect collection became an important resource for later researchers.