Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher

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Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher (1878 - 1950) was an English entomologist. He was a naval paymaster until 1910 and was later appointed Imperial entomologist in India, succeeding Harold Maxwell-Lefroy. He took great interest in various aspects of entomology in India, especially those of economic importance. He also worked extensively on the microlepidoptera. His major publications include Some South Indian Insects (1914), and A List of Generic Names used for Microlepidoptera (1929).

He donated the bulk of Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire to the National Trust in 1937.

His position as Imperial Entomologist was succeeded by Hem Singh Pruthi.

To any in search of a distraction or a hobby, either to fill an idle hour to provide a welcome change of thought and occupation, the study of Entomology may well be commended. Insects are always with us, by day and by night, in the bungalow, at the office or in camp, and the field for observation of lifehistories and habits, even of the commonest species, is absolutely boundless. If this book lends aid to any whose tastes lie in this direction, its aim will have been achieved. Gratus certe labor, quo scientiae nitor magnopere augetur.

– Preface to Some South Indian Insects

[edit] Publications

Fletcher, T. B. and C. M. Inglis (1924) Birds of an Indian Garden. Calcutta & Simla: Thacker, Spink & Co.
Fletcher, T. B. (1914) Some South Indian Insects. By Superintendent Government Press, Madras. Scanned version