ARPHA Preprints, doi: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e183910
In Memoriam: James Donald Lafontaine 8 December 1948 – 20 November 2025
expand article infoChristian Schmidt‡
‡ Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Canada

Corresponding author: Christian Schmidt ( christian.schmidt@canada.ca )

© Christian Schmidt.
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Abstract
Renowned lepidopterist Dr. J. Donald Lafontaine ("Don" to those who knew him) passed away on 20 November 2025. A summary of his scientific legacy and achievements is provided, including a complete bibliography.
Keywords
Noctuoidea, Systematics, Taxonomy, Nearctic, North America
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