The type specimens, publications and travels of Scottish Entomologist, Kenneth J. Morton

Scottish entomologist Kenneth John Morton FRES (1858 - 1940) was a prolific Scottish insect collector and writer, although not a trained Entomologist. In 214 entomological papers and notes, he described 3 genera, 82 species and 4 subspecies with an 83% validity and details of his type specimens are listed here providing evidence of just how remarkable and broad was his interest in entomology. His published works have only been partly listed in dispersed bibliographies until now, while many remained obscure. For the first time a complete bibliography is presented. This list includes all his major papers and short notes published over a time period of 58 years (1882-1940), plus a single paper published posthumously by Fraser in 1942, which included notes by Robert McLachlan and Kenneth J. Morton. His many correspondents and travels are also discussed and listed, providing evidence of just how remarkable and broad was his interest. As a gentleman entomologist, the study of insects was a pursuit in his leisure-time, for he was an employee of the British Linen Bank first in Glasgow then, later in the Edinburgh branch. After retirement, he devoted his time to entomology and his large collection of insects from the net-winged orders now resides in the National Museums of Scotland.