Born in February 1974

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Insect researcher. He specializes in the collection and provision of accurately documented insect specimens personally collected in the field, primarily in Japan, Vietnam, and Peru. To date, he has discovered numerous new species and subspecies of Lepidoptera, Cicindelinae and Cetoniinae. Through the activities of AIRS, he hopes to contribute, even in a small way, to a better understanding of insect diversity and fauna. His favorite insects are members of the genus Necydalis (Cerambycidae).