Ernest Gibbins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 11 March 1942 (aged 41–42) |
| Cause of death | Spear wounds |
| Nationality | British |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entomology |
Ernest Gerald Gibbins (1900 – 3 November 1942) was a British entomologist who worked on insects of medical importance. He described 26 new species. While researching tropical diseases in Uganda, he was speared to death by tribesmen who believed that he would use their blood samples for witchcraft.