Beetles Collection (#3)

Design with insect motif, 1930s (colour litho)
STC439554 Design with insect motif, 1930s (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Plate 14 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328040 Plate 14 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Entymus imperialis. Bresil; 2. Curculionide. Caracas; 3)

Plate 15 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328041 Plate 15 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Phanoeus conspicillatus. Bresil; 2. Phanoeus imperator. Argentine; 3)

Page 447. The Capricorn Beetle;the Yellow Lamia;the Broad Water Beetle;the Oculator Lamia;the Menelaus Butterfly;the
5670233 Page 447. The Capricorn Beetle; the Yellow Lamia; the Broad Water Beetle; the Oculator Lamia; the Menelaus Butterfly; the Orange tipped Butterfly, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Plate 12 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328038 Plate 12 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Rhabdotis sobrins. Nubie; 2. Gnathocera varians. Senegal; 3)

Page 444. The Bronze Beetle;the Hoary Beetle;the Bronze Buprestus;the Buprestus;the Herculean Beetle
5670230 Page 444. The Bronze Beetle; the Hoary Beetle; the Bronze Buprestus; the Buprestus; the Herculean Beetle, of America; unidentified blue beetle, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Plate 13 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328039 Plate 13 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Catoxantha gratiosa. Indo-Chine; Catoxantha opulenta. Malacca; 3)

Plate 11 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328037 Plate 11 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Amaurodes Passerinii. Mozambique; 2. Inca clathratus. Perou; 3)

Ten birds on small foliage tendrils with a stork tying a tendril around a pelicans leg, a peacock
6263769 Ten birds on small foliage tendrils with a stork tying a tendril around a pelicans leg, a peacock, and a large beetle in the foreground, from Douce Ornament Prints Album I

Detail from Plate 18 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3329330 Detail from Plate 18 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Detail from Plate 17 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3329329 Detail from Plate 17 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Page 445. Scarabaeus Actaeon, or Brazilian Bullcomber;the Stag Beetle;the Interrupted Stag Beetle;the Rough Indian
5670231 Page 445. Scarabaeus Actaeon, or Brazilian Bullcomber; the Stag Beetle; the Interrupted Stag Beetle; the Rough Indian Beetle, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 448. The Scorpion;the Armenian Bird Spider;the Black tipped Yellow Butterfly;the Glossy Green Carabus;the
5670234 Page 448. The Scorpion; the Armenian Bird Spider; the Black tipped Yellow Butterfly; the Glossy Green Carabus; the Caerulian Savage; the Ephippiger Grasshopper

Embarrassing Family Relations, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368833 Embarrassing Family Relations, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a soul)

Untitled, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368842 Untitled, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul)

Ladybug on a yellow blossom
Close-up of a ladybug crawling on a petal of a yellow blossom; Oregon, United States of America

P2A1798
Rose Chafer - on garden flower, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A1797
Rose Chafer - on garden flower, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Thick-legged Flower Beetle - on Geranium flower Oedemera nobilis Essex, UK IN001121 Date: 23-Jun-19

Thick-legged Flower Beetle - on Erigeron Daisy Flower Oedemera nobilis Essex, UK IN001101 Date: 20-Jun-19

Huge violet ground beetles, Carabus scabrosus
6338815 Huge violet ground beetles, Carabus scabrosus by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Huge violet ground beetles, Carabus scabrosus. Procere Scabreus, Procere d Olivier)

Insects and other invertebrates (chromolitho)
5226759 Insects and other invertebrates (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects and other invertebrates)

Beetles of Melolontha fullo (engraving)
5224670 Beetles of Melolontha fullo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beetles of Melolontha fullo)

A male Hercules Beetle resting on bark at London Zoo (b / w photo)
3483834 A male Hercules Beetle resting on bark at London Zoo (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A male Atlas Beetle resting on bark at London Zoo (b / w photo)
3483833 A male Atlas Beetle resting on bark at London Zoo (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Water-beetles (coloured engraving)
3630741 Water-beetles (coloured engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-beetles)

Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho)
3643619 Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho)
3643617 Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Insects (coloured engraving)
5998822 Insects (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Harmful insects (colour litho)
971882 Harmful insects (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful insects. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 11 April 1897.); © Look and Learn

Diving & Water Beetles, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001172 Diving & Water Beetles, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Tiger & Ground Beetles, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001171 Tiger & Ground Beetles, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Beatiful beetles (coloured engraving)
998233 Beatiful beetles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Hoverfly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999693 Hoverfly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Blue Wild Indigo, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999620 Blue Wild Indigo, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Oriol, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999598 Oriol, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Cup Morel, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999519 Cup Morel, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Ground Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999455 Ground Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Black Cucumber, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999423 Black Cucumber, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Copepods, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999352 Copepods, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Rough Cockleburr, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999341 Rough Cockleburr, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Egyptian cobra, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999255 Egyptian cobra, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Gentian, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999231 Gentian, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Electric Eel, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999146 Electric Eel, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999141 Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Stag Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999140 Stag Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Great and rare foreign beetles (coloured engraving)
998009 Great and rare foreign beetles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Bark Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999608 Bark Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

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Beetles: Nature's Tiny Wonders From the vast plains of Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa to the charming meadows of British countryside they can be found in every corner of our world. These fascinating creatures come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own unique story to tell. In the heart of Africa, two dung beetles tirelessly roll a dung ball across the scorching savannah. Their determination and teamwork are a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Meanwhile, a Harlequin Ladybird shares a leaf with its 7-spot cousin, showcasing the vibrant diversity within this beetle family. Across Britain's landscapes, an array of British Beetles flaunt their intricate patterns and colors. A magnificent 7-Spot Ladybird spreads its wings on a delicate flower while another finds solace amidst Marsh Marigolds. Keatings Powder advertisement reminds us that even these tiny creatures have made their mark in human culture. Artistic renditions capture Europe's largest beetle - the majestic Stag Beetle - as it stands proud against old-world charm. In contrast, Hercules Beetle displays its sheer strength and power through captivating visuals. Nature never ceases to amaze; male Stag Beetles engage in fierce battles for dominance while Fiddle Beetles gracefully dance among Borneo's lush rainforests. The Longhorn Beetle adorns Upper Bavaria with elegance as it showcases its elongated antennae against picturesque European scenery. Whether they crawl or fly, beetles captivate our imagination with their beauty and resilience. They remind us that even the smallest creatures play vital roles in our ecosystems – pollinating flowers or breaking down organic matter. So next time you encounter one of these incredible insects, take a moment to appreciate nature's tiny wonders – for within them lies an entire world waiting to be explored.