Netherlands Entomological Society

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The Netherlands Entomological Society (Dutch : Nederlandse Entomologische Vereniging, abbreviated NEV) was founded in 1845 for the purpose of improving and promoting entomology in the Netherlands. The society has more than 600 members.

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