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Walter W. (Walter Wilson) Froggatt
1858–1937
A pioneering Australian entomologist, he helped shape the study of insects in Australia and wrote books that introduced many readers to the country’s insect life. Late in his career, he also became known for warning against the introduction of cane toads to control sugar-cane pests.
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Australian insects
by Walter W. (Walter Wilson) Froggatt
About the author
Born in Victoria on 13 June 1858, Walter Wilson Froggatt developed an early interest in the natural world and became one of Australia’s best-known entomologists. He worked in several practical settings before building a scientific career focused on insects and their impact on agriculture.
Froggatt served as government entomologist in New South Wales and published widely on insect pests, natural history, and Australian wildlife. His books, including Australian Insects, helped make entomology more accessible to general readers as well as specialists.
He died in Sydney on 18 March 1937. During his final years, he stood out as a public critic of the plan to introduce cane toads into Queensland, a warning that later proved notably farsighted.