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Insect illustrators

These Australian artists have all illustrated insects. Queensland Museum holds examples of their work.

  • The Scott Sisters - Harriet (1830 - 1907) and Helena (1832 - 1910) 
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We acknowledge the First Peoples – the Traditional Owners of the lands where we live and work, and we recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islanders continue to play within the Queensland Museum Community.

Artwork by Casey Coolwell

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