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Curtis British Entomology Plate 236
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 236
Coleoptera: Noterus sparsus = Noterus clavicornis (Marsham?s Noterus Water-beetle) [Plant: Veronica beccabunga (Brooklime)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from John Curtis's seminal work, "British Entomology," specifically Plate 236, which showcases the intricately detailed anatomy of the Coleoptera species Noterus sparsus, commonly known as Marsham's Noterus Water-beetle. The beetle, a member of the subfamily Ledipodinae, is depicted gracefully perched atop a stem of Veronica beccabunga, also known as brooklime, a plant native to Europe and Asia. The Noterus water-beetle, with its distinctive elongated, slender body and distinctive clavate (club-shaped) horns on its last pair of legs, is a fascinating specimen of the Coleoptera order. The species was first described by Marsham in the late 18th century, and its taxonomy has since been revised, with some experts considering it to be a synonym of Noterus clavicornis. The illustration, produced during the 1820s or 1830s, is a testament to the meticulous skill of the natural history illustrators of the time. The delicate details of the beetle's exoskeleton, the intricate veins of the plant's leaves, and the lifelike quality of the water droplets on the beetle's elytra (wing cases) are all rendered with exceptional precision and artistry. The plate is part of the extensive collection of British Entomology, which was published in installments between 1824 and 1839, making it an invaluable resource for entomologists and natural historians of the time. This image offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world, as well as the dedication and expertise of the naturalists and illustrators of the 19th century.
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