Morning Glory with butterflies & dragonfly
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Morning Glory with butterflies & dragonfly
An illustration from the John Reeves Collection of Entomological Drawings (Bound)
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Anisoptera Arthropod Arthropoda Asterid Bind Weed Bindweed Butterflies Butterfly Convolvulaceae Dragonfly Eudicot Glory Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Ipomoea John Reeves Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration is taken from the John Reeves Collection of Entomological Drawings, a 19th-century compendium of natural history art. The central focus of the image is the Morning Glory plant (Ipomoea), a type of flowering dicot, with its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and twining stems. The plant is adorned with a vibrant array of insects and invertebrates, including several species of butterflies and a dragonfly. Butterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, are depicted flitting gracefully among the Morning Glory's blossoms. Their intricately patterned wings, a testament to the beauty and diversity of the insect world, are a sight to behold. The dragonfly, an insect from the order Anisoptera, is perched atop a leaf, its transparent wings spread wide, showcasing its elegant and agile form. This illustration is a testament to the intricate relationship between plants and the insects that pollinate them. The Morning Glory, a member of the Convolvulaceae family, relies on insects to transfer pollen from one flower to another, ensuring the plant's continued growth and survival. In turn, the insects are drawn to the plant's nectar-rich flowers for food and shelter. The John Reeves Collection of Entomological Drawings is a valuable resource for researchers and naturalists, providing a glimpse into the natural world of the past. This illustration, in particular, is a stunning example of the intricate details and accuracy that characterized Reeves' work. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, it remains a captivating reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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