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Curtis British Entomology Plate 263
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 263
Coleoptera: Lycus minutus = Platycis minutus (Black-neck Lycus) [Plant: Euphrasia officinalis? (Euphrasia officinalis, Common Eye-bright)] Date: 1824-39
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This stunning image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 263, featuring the Black-neck Lycus, scientifically known as Platycis minutus. The Lycus minutus is a small, metallic-green beetle with distinctive black markings on its neck and thorax. This intricately detailed illustration, created between 1824 and 1839, was produced during the 19th century by the renowned British naturalist and entomologist, John Obadiah Westwood, FLS, under the supervision of John Curtis. The Black-neck Lycus can be found in Europe and Asia, and is typically associated with damp habitats, such as marshes and meadows. In this illustration, the beetle is depicted resting on the leaves of Common Eye-bright, or Euphrasia officinalis. This plant, a member of the Figwort family, is native to Europe and Asia, and is characterized by its tall, slender spikes of small, bright-yellow flowers. The illustration showcases the exceptional artistry and attention to detail that characterized the work of John Curtis and his team of skilled engravers and illustrators. The intricate patterns and textures of both the beetle and the plant are rendered in exquisite detail, providing a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the 1800s. The Lycidae, or shield-backed bugs, to which the Black-neck Lycus belongs, are an ancient order of insects, with fossil records dating back over 300 million years. This plate, with its beautiful illustration of the Black-neck Lycus and Common Eye-bright, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the past, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world for future generations.
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