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Curtis British Entomology Plate 442
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 442
Lepidoptera: Hesperia actaeon = Thymelicus acteon (Lulworth Skipper) [Plant: Salsola kali (Prickly Glasswort)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Hesperia Kali Ledipotera Lulworth Prickly Skipper Actaeon Acteon Glasswort
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 442, featuring the Lepidoptera species Hesperia actaeon, now known as Thymelicus acteon, or the Lulworth Skipper. The butterfly is depicted gracefully perched on the prickly leaves of Salsola kali, commonly known as Prickly Glasswort. The plate, published between 1824 and 1839, is a testament to the meticulous work of naturalist John Curtis and his team at the Linnean Society of London. The Lulworth Skipper is a small, delicate butterfly native to southern England and parts of Europe. Its wingspan measures around 3.5 centimeters, and it is characterized by its orange-brown wings with black spots and a distinctive white band near the edge. The species is named after the Greek god Actaeon, a hunter who was turned into a stag and hunted by his own hounds as a punishment for witnessing Diana, the goddess of the hunt, bathing naked. The Prickly Glasswort is a succulent plant that thrives in saline environments. Its leaves are covered in small, sharp spines, providing a contrast to the delicate beauty of the Lulworth Skipper. The plant's scientific name, Salsola kali, comes from the Latin words for 'salt' and 'bitter,' reflecting its habitat preferences. This exquisite plate, with its intricate detail and stunning natural subjects, offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the 19th century British Isles. The careful documentation of such species was essential for the advancement of scientific knowledge during this period, and Curtis's work remains an invaluable resource for entomologists and natural historians today.
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