Ximena McGlashan

Her father collected butterflies and moths, so Ximena had access to samples to study from a young age.

She raised larvae in jars and boxes on the family property, and perfected her skills at preparing specimens for shipment.

She promoted the idea as a profitable option for young rural women, because it required little investment to start, and no heavy physical work.

Ximena McGlashan's papers are archived at the Joseph Research Library, Truckee-Donner Historical Society.

[11] The McGlashan Butterfly Foundation in Truckee funds scholarships and grants for local students interested in entomology.