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Bright-line brown-eye moth on marigold flower
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Bright-line brown-eye moth on marigold flower
Bright-line brown-eye, Lacanobia oleracea, bastard wasp and housefly on French marigold flower, Tagetes patula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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Accurate Bastard Descriptions Drawn Etched Insekten Jacob Ladmiral Marigold Metamorphoses Naauwkeurige Oleracea Patula Sluyter Tagetes Veranderingen Waarneemingen Wasp Brown Eye Housefly
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1. Title: "A Bright-line Brown-eye Moth (Lacanobia oleracea) and Its Companions on a French Marigold (Tagetes patula): A Natural Curiosity from the 18th Century" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, drawn and etched by the skilled artist Jacob L. Admiral, showcases a captivating moment in the natural world. The image, taken from the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten" (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects) by M. Houttuyn, published in Amsterdam in 1774, highlights the intricate relationship between a Bright-line Brown-eye Moth (Lacanobia oleracea), a Bastard Wasp (presumably a parasitic wasp), and a Housefly, all perched on the petals of a French Marigold (Tagetes patula). The Bright-line Brown-eye Moth, with its distinctive, vibrant markings, is a common sight on marigold flowers. The Bastard Wasp, however, is an intriguing addition to this scene. This wasp is known for its parasitic behavior, where it lays its eggs on or near the caterpillars of other insects, including the Bright-line Brown-eye Moth. The emerging wasp larvae feed on the living caterpillar, eventually killing it. The Housefly, a common visitor to marigolds, adds another layer of complexity to this natural tableau. This beautiful engraving not only serves as a testament to the intricacies of nature but also showcases the exceptional artistry of Jacob L. Admiral. The meticulous attention to detail, the vibrant colors, and the lifelike representation of the subjects make this image a true masterpiece from the 18th century.
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