Ian D. Gauld (1947–2009) was a British entomologist who specialised in the study of parasitic ichneumon wasps.[1] According to his obituary, he is the most prolific ichneumon taxonomist in history, describing over 2000 species of ichneumonids.[1]

Ian D. Gauld
Photo of Gauld in 1975/6 at the Natural History Museum in London.
Born(1947-05-25)25 May 1947
Died12 January 2009(2009-01-12) (aged 61)
NationalityBritish
Scientific career
Author abbrev. (zoology)Gauld

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  1. ^ a b Wahl, David B.; Bennett, Andrew M. R.; Broad, Gavin R.; Sääksjärvi, Ilari E.; Zuniga Ramirez, Ronald J. (2010). "Ian David Gauld 25 May 1947-12 January 2009 OBITUARY". Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 19: 189–198. ISSN 1070-9428.