Mary Murtfeldt | |
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| Born | 6 August 1839  New York City |
| Died | 23 February 1913 (aged 73) |
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| Occupation | Entomologist, lepidopterist, editor, botanical collector |
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Mary Esther Murtfeldt (6 August 1839, New York City – 23 February 1913, Kirkwood) was an American entomologist, botanist, botanical collector, writer and editor. She undertook research on the life histories of insects, describing several species new to science and wrote extensively on entomology. Murtfeldt created a collection of plant specimens that contributed to the scientific knowledge on the plants of Missouri.