Harrison Gray Dyar Jr.

Harrison Gray Dyar Jr.
Born(1866-02-14)February 14, 1866
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 1929(1929-01-21) (aged 62)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materMassachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.)
Columbia University (M.A.)
Columbia University (Ph.D.)
Years active1889–1929
Known forScientist, entomologist
Parent(s)Harrison Gray Dyar, Eleonora Rosella Hunt
RelativesHarrison Gray Otis (second cousin)

Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. (February 14, 1866 – January 21, 1929) was an American entomologist. Dyar's Law, a pattern of geometric progression in the growth of insect parts, is named after him. He was also noted for eccentric pursuits which included digging tunnels under his home. He had a complicated personal life and along with his second wife he adopted the Baháʼí Faith.


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