Dale Nielson

Dale Nielson

Dale is a native of Cache County and began collecting local butterflies in 1965, but didn't begin to properly label specimens until 1968 .
Joined the Utah Lepidopterists' Society in 2004.
Attended Utah State University, receiving B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology (entomology). Employed by the USDA - Agricultural Research Service since 1983.
Main interest in butterflies is the phylogenetic relationships and distribution of coppers.
Served on 2006 Pacific Slope Coordinating Committee
10 years of experience in photographing butterflies.

ULS Position: 2008 President