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Curtis British Entomology Plate 106
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 106
Diptera: Oestrus pictus = Pharyngomyia picta (Deer Bot- or Warble-fly) [Plant: Valerianella dentata (Valeriana dentata, Oval-fruited Corn-salad)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the field of entomology published between 1824 and 1839. The plate in question is number 106, featuring the Diptera species Oestrus pictus, now known as Pharyngomyia picta, the Deer Bot- or Warble-fly. The fly is depicted with remarkable detail, its elongated body and distinctive proboscis clearly visible. The fly is shown in its parasitic state, attached to the leaf of Valerianella dentata, also known as Oval-fruited Corn-salad or Valeriana dentata. The plant, with its delicate leaves and small, round fruits, provides a striking contrast to the robust form of the fly. The Warble-fly is a notorious parasite of livestock, particularly cattle and sheep. The female fly lays her eggs in the skin of the host animal, and the resulting larvae burrow beneath the surface, causing irritation and discomfort. The host's natural response is to rub the affected area against vegetation, unintentionally transferring the larvae to the plant. The larvae then develop in the plant, feeding on the sap and causing it to wilt. This intriguing interaction between the Warble-fly and the Valerianella dentata is beautifully captured in this plate, which showcases the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that defined Curtis's British Entomology. The work was produced during the 1820s and 1830s, a time when the study of insects was gaining increasing importance in the scientific community, and this plate remains an invaluable resource for entomologists and historians alike.
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