Charles Valentine Riley | |
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| Born | 18 September 1843 |
| Died | September 14, 1895 (aged 51) |
| Citizenship | Naturalized American citizen |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entomology |
Charles Valentine Riley (18 September 1843 – 14 September 1895) was a British-born American entomologist and artist. He was one of the first individuals to use biological pest control and authored over 2,400 publications. He convinced Congress to create the United States Entomological Commission and was among the founders of the American Association of Economic Entomologists.