Maud J. Norris | |
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Born | 1907 Plymouth, England |
Died | 31 January 1970 |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Cheltenham Ladies' College King's College, London Imperial College London University |
Occupation | Entomologist |
Known for | First to describe primer pheromones |
Spouse | Owain Westmacott Richards |
Maud J. Norris (1907 – 31 January 1970) was an English entomologist known for her work on insect pheromones and the physiology of insect development and maturation. A significant part of her career was spent on the study of locusts at the Anti-Locust Research Centre. She was the first to describe what are now called primer pheromones.