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My name is Demi! I run Lepidora entirely on my own, every item is handmade from scratch and every specimen is hand pinned to perfection by me. I started creating my own framed specimens after deciding it was absolutely insane that I had to spend an arm and a leg every time I wanted to add a critter to my collection… and I wanted so many. What started out as making them for myself quickly turned into a ton of facebook marketplace sales and then realising I could sell them at affordable prices for everyone to enjoy worldwide. I invest a lottttt of time and effort into making sure every frame is in perfect condition before sending it to its new home as I know it will be in your collection for an incredibly long time, If i make a frame and it isnt absolutely A1 condition I will simply not send it and restart. I am based in Brisbane, Australia but ship worldwide.

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George Barnard (great great great grandfather) was a distinguished zoologist and naturalist from Queensland, Australia, whose work made significant contributions to the fields of ornithology and entomology. George participated in several notable expeditions, including one to the Bellenden Ker Range, where he helped make important geographical and biological discoveries, and to New Guinea, where he expanded todays knowledge of the region's fauna. He was instrumental in his contributions to major scientific collections, notably the Museum of Victoria, and his discoveries played a key role in the work of other naturalists, such as H. L. White. As a member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists' Union, George published numerous papers on birds, mainly focusing on their distribution and behavior. He was also known for his remarkable skills in collecting and preserving specimens, which led to lasting contributions to Australia's natural history. His lifelong dedication to scientific inquiry and his extensive fieldwork solidified his legacy as a key figure in Australian naturalism. before his death in 1937, he sold his entire bird study-skin collection to the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

FAMILY HISTORY IN ENTOMOLOGY

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Mabel Hobler (Great great grandmother) was an Australian naturalist and entomologist with a particular passion for beetles. Influenced by her father, George Barnard (As above), she developed a deep interest in natural history. She became particularly known for her work with weevils. Her meticulous collecting efforts helped uncover several new species of beetles, including Apion hoblerae, which was named in her honor. Mabels important specimens were contributed to both the South Australian Museum and the Queensland Museum, where they were preserved and studied. Her collections helped expand the knowledge of local fauna, particularly in the areas of entomology. Her donations contributed to the classification and study of Australian beetles and other insects. Despite her relatively short life, her contributions to entomology, especially her work with beetles, left a lasting impact on the field.