John Hellins (1829–87)

Clergyman and entomologist. BA, Oxford, 1851. Ordained deacon, 1852; priest, 1854. Chaplain of Devon County Prison, Exeter, 1859–79. As an entomologist, best known for his work on the larvae of Lepidoptera, which was undertaken to assist William Buckler.

Sources

Alum. Oxon.

Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 24 (1887–8): 20.

Volumes

16,17,25