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Curtis British Entomology Plate 97
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 97
Hymenoptera: Zaraea fasciata (White-belted Sawfly) [Plant: Adoxa moschatellina (Tuberous Moschatel)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Fasciata Hymenoptera Ledipotera Sawfly Tuberous Adoxa
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 97, featuring the White-belted Sawfly, Zaraea fasciata, and its host plant, Adoxa moschatellina, or Tuberous Moschatel. Dated between 1824 and 1839, this plate is a testament to the remarkable detail and accuracy of natural history illustration during the 19th century. The White-belted Sawfly, a member of the Hymenoptera order and the family Ledipoteridae, is depicted in the foreground of the print. With its distinctive white markings on the thorax and abdomen, this sawfly is easily identifiable. Sawflies are often mistaken for wasps or bees due to their similar appearance, but they are actually more closely related to beetles. In the background of the plate, the delicate beauty of the Tuberous Moschatel plant is on display. Its small, pinkish-white flowers are clustered together in a charming display, providing the perfect habitat for the White-belted Sawfly and its larvae. This plate is a masterpiece of natural history illustration, produced during the golden age of entomology in Britain. The meticulous attention to detail and the stunning accuracy of the depiction are a testament to the dedication and expertise of the illustrator and the natural history community of the time. John Curtis, FLS, was a renowned British botanist and entomologist who dedicated his life to the study and documentation of the natural world. His publication of Curtis's British Entomology was a groundbreaking achievement in the field, providing a comprehensive record of the insects of Britain and contributing significantly to the scientific understanding of the natural world during the 1800s.
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