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Curtis British Entomology Plate 17
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 17
Hymenoptera: Croesus septentrionalis (Flat-legged Tenthredo) [Plant: Crepis sp. (Crepis tectorum, Smooth Hawk?s-beard)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Croesus Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Smooth Crepis Hawks Beard Septentrionalis Tectorum
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This stunning image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the field of entomology published between 1824 and 1839. Plate 17 features the Flat-legged Tenthredo, scientifically known as Croesus septentrionalis, a member of the Hymenoptera order, specifically the family Ledipteridae. The insect is depicted gracefully perched on a flowering plant from the Crepis genus, with Crepis tectorum, also known as Smooth Hawk's-beard, identified as the host plant. John Curtis, FLS, was a renowned English botanist and entomologist who dedicated his life to documenting the natural world. His meticulously detailed illustrations, produced by skilled engravers, provided a valuable record of the insects of Britain during the 19th century. This particular plate showcases the exquisite detail of the Flat-legged Tenthredo's intricately patterned wings and slender, elongated body. The delicate, almost translucent wings of this insect contrast beautifully with the vibrant yellow and green hues of the Smooth Hawk's-beard, creating a captivating visual display. The Flat-legged Tenthredo is a small wasp-like insect, with adults measuring around 10mm in length. They are characterized by their long, slender legs and distinctive flat, broad abdomen. These insects are important pollinators, and their larvae are predators of aphids and other small insects. The presence of the Flat-legged Tenthredo on the Smooth Hawk's-beard is a testament to the intricate relationships between different species in the natural world, which were just beginning to be understood during the 1800s.
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