Due to the collection’s revision by several well-known specialists, it contains numerous types designated by E. Meyrick, E. Strand (especially Formosa material), L. B. Prout, and M. J. Bastelberger.
As a result of the Tineid research done by G. Petersen, from 1951 until his retirement in 1989, a substantial collection of Tineids from the Palaearctic region is held, including numerous types.
The approximately 2650 drawers of the Lepidoptera collection were photographed in 2008. These pictures are available in higher resolution (2560 x 1920 Pixel). The images of the drawers are given in reduced quality in PDF files (each 5-20 MB). Contact M. Wiemers or C. Kutzscher.
| Group | Type Specimen of | Mainly described by |
|---|---|---|
| Lepidoptera | ca. 1.200 Types | E. Strand, E. Meyrick, L. B. Prout, G. Petersen, H. G. Amsel, R. Gaedike, M. J. Bastelberger |
| Trichoptera | 66 Types | E. Ulmer, L. Navas |
| Neuropteroidea | 96 Types | Esben-Petersen, L. Navas |
| Siphonaptera | 28 Types |
