Dennis Leston

Dennis Leston, born Dennis Fingleston (2 February 1917 – 7 October 1981) was an English entomologist best known for his contributions to the study of Heteroptera.

Following a start in life as a student of medicine Leston served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War II where he developed his fascination with insects.

Leston was a member of the South London Entomological Society and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society in 1949. After gaining a D.I.C. by research from Imperial College in the early 1960s Leston studied and worked at a number of universities, including the University of Ghana.

Dennis Leston was the older brother of racing driver Les Leston.

In 1949 he married Audrey; the couple had three daughters. He died while working in Florida, from lung cancer. Provided by Wikipedia