Edward Albert Butler

Edward Albert Butler (17 March 1845 – 20 November 1925, Clapham) was a British entomologist who specialized in the life histories of the Hemiptera.

Born in Alton, Hants, he became interested at a young age in natural history through his father.

Matriculating from London University, he became an assistant teacher at West Hill House, Hastings, in 1865 becoming vice principal later.

He received a BA in 1870 and a BSc in 1872 and then became a master at University School, Hastings.

His collections of specimens were deposited in the Natural History Museum in London.