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Curtis British Entomology Plate 314
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 314
Coleoptera: Sarrotrium muticum = Orthocerus clavicornis (Hairy-horned Beetle) [Plant: Picris echioides (Bristly Ox-tongue)] Date: 1824-39
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This stunning image is taken from John Curtis's seminal work, "British Entomology," specifically Plate 314, which was published between 1824 and 1839. The plate features the intricately detailed illustration of a Hairy-horned Beetle, scientifically known as Orthocerus clavicornis, belonging to the family Sarrotrium and the order Coleoptera. The beetle is depicted gracefully perched atop Picris echioides, commonly known as the bristly ox-tongue plant. The Hairy-horned Beetle is a fascinating insect, characterized by its distinctive elongated antennae, which are covered in tiny hairs, giving it a hairy appearance. The beetle's body is oval and flat, with a rich, brown coloration. The illustration captures the beetle's intricate exoskeleton, including the fine ridges and patterns that cover its surface. The bristly ox-tongue plant, on which the beetle rests, is a native European plant that grows in dry, sunny locations. It is characterized by its fuzzy leaves and distinctive yellow flowers, which bloom in the summer months. The plant's name derives from its fuzzy leaves, which resemble the tongue of an ox. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that characterized John Curtis's work. Curtis was a renowned English botanist and entomologist, who dedicated his life to the study of insects and plants. His work, "British Entomology," was one of the most comprehensive works on the insects of Britain during the 19th century, featuring over 2,000 plates and covering a wide range of insect orders. This image is a valuable historical record of the natural history of Britain during the 1820s and 1830s, and a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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