Maria Elizabeth Fernald | |
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| Born | May 24, 1839 |
| Died | October 6, 1919 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Maria Elizabeth Smith |
| Spouse | Charles H. Fernald |
| Children | Henry Torsey Fernald |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entomology |
Maria Elizabeth Smith Fernald (May 24, 1839 – October 6, 1919) was an American entomologist who wrote a major reference book, A Catalogue of the Coccidae of the World. She was also instrumental in identifying the caterpillar form of the economically destructive European spongy moth following its introduction into North America.