Morning glory with butterflies
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Morning glory with butterflies
An illustration from John Reeves Collection of Entomological Drawings (Bound)
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Arthropod Arthropoda Asterid Bind Weed Bindweed Butterflies Butterfly Convolvulaceae Entomological Entomology Eudicot Glory Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Ipomoea Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting illustration is taken from the John Reeves Collection of Entomological Drawings, a valuable and extensive body of work produced in the 19th century. The illustration showcases the captivating interplay between a Morning Glory flower and a group of butterflies. Morning Glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea tricolor, is a member of the Convolvulaceae family, commonly known as bindweeds. This fast-growing, climbing vine is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and is now widely cultivated as an ornamental plant around the world. The Morning Glory flower, with its funnel-shaped, trumpet-like structure, is a favorite among pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies. The illustration beautifully captures this interaction, with several butterflies, likely belonging to the order Lepidoptera and the superorder Heterocera, gracefully perched on the flower. Butterflies are essential pollinators and play a crucial role in the ecosystem by transferring pollen from the male to the female parts of a flower, facilitating the process of fertilization and seed production. The intricate details of the illustration reveal the delicate structures of both the flower and the butterflies. The Morning Glory's petals are depicted in vibrant colors, while the butterflies' wings display a stunning array of patterns and textures. The illustration is a testament to the artistic skill and scientific accuracy of the 19th-century entomologists who meticulously documented the natural world around them. This illustration is a reminder of the intricate relationships that exist between different organisms in the natural world and the importance of preserving these delicate ecosystems for future generations to enjoy and study.
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