Artist	Desmond W. Helmore  (1940–)     Alternative names Desmond Helmore; Des Helmore; D. W. Helmore Description New Zealand scientific illustrator, artist, painter and scientific collector Date of birth 1940  Location of birth Takapau  Authority file : Q21393606 VIAF: 91718351 ISNI: 0000000067369823 LCCN: n83200555 NLA: 35188566 Koninklijke: 308268695 WorldCat artist QS:P170,Q21393606
Description	(Coleoptera: Lucanidae) Geodorcus helmsi, male illustrated by Des Helmore.
Date	1975–2000
Collection	Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research    Native name Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Location Lincoln Coordinates 43° 38′ 26.55″ S, 172° 28′ 31.59″ E   Established 1 July 1992  Website https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/ Authority file : Q1801980 VIAF: 159599883 ISNI: 0000000107475306 LCCN: n94051498 NKC: ko2008471603 J9U: 987007599546905171 WorldCat institution QS:P195,Q1801980
Current location	New Zealand Arthropod Collection
Credit line	Des Helmore / Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Source/Photographer	Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research

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