What is a lepidopterist

[Grkovich, Alex]

Good recommendation. But instead of "amateur", it should be "avocational".

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Chuck Vaughn [SMTP:aa6g at aa6g.org]
> Sent:	Tuesday, January 29, 2002 4:44 PM
> To:	leps-l at lists.yale.edu
> Subject:	Re: What is a lepidopterist
> 
> > Likewise, the
> > term "lepidopterist" is better reserved for those with a strong link to
> > scientific activities - regardless of any professional affiliation.
> 
> Why not use the terms "professional lepidopterist" and "amateur
> lepidopterist?"
> 
> There are professional astronomers and amateur astronomers, professional
> radio people and radio amateurs. Why not the same for lepidopterists?
> There's no shame in being an amateur. Some amateurs are nearly as skilled
> as their professional counterparts, the difference being they don't
> get paid for their skills.
> 
> Chuck <aa6g at aa6g.org>
> 
> 
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