Margaret

Named after Dr. Margaret Collins. 

By 1996, the Insectarium in the Cayman Islands had developed extensive, though still incomplete, collections of various insect species, including Hawk moths, beetles, Shore-flies, Hemipteran bugs, and butterflies. These collections were significantly enhanced by contributions from several entomologists from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. These experts played a crucial role in expanding the knowledge of the islands' insect fauna and continued their involvement through the Visiting Scientist's Programme.

One particularly notable contribution came from the late Dr. Margaret Collins, a termite specialist. Between 1990 and 1995, Dr. Collins made significant strides in filling a major gap in the scientific understanding of the Cayman Islands' termite species. Her work was pivotal in cataloguing these species, providing a deeper understanding of the islands' biodiversity and enhancing the overall collection and research capabilities of the Insectarium.

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