Raniero Alliata di Pietratagliata or more correctly " of the Duchi di Pietratagliata" (Palermo, 1886 – 1979) was an Italian, intellectual, theosophist and entomologist. His insect collection from the Madonie is conserved in the civic museum in Terrasini It includes purchased exotic insects. He lived in Villa Alliata di Pietratagliata in Palermo.