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Curtis British Entomology Plate 330
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 330
Coleoptera: Calosoma sycophanta (Splendid Carabus) [Plant: Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney Vetch)] Date: 1824-39
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This stunning image is a beautiful representation of the natural world during the 19th century, as depicted in Curtis's British Entomology Plate 330. The plate features the vibrant and intricately patterned Splendid Carabus, or Calosoma sycophanta, a large and distinctive beetle belonging to the family Carabidae. The beetle is shown in its natural habitat, perched atop a delicate cluster of Kidney Vetch, or Anthyllis vulneraria, a plant native to Europe and western Asia. The Splendid Carabus is a popular and widely distributed species, and is easily recognizable by its metallic green and coppery-red exoskeleton, which is adorned with intricate patterns and textures. This impressive beetle is a predator, feeding on various invertebrates, including other insects and snails. The Kidney Vetch plant, on the other hand, is a small shrub that typically grows in dry, calcareous soils. Its name derives from the shape of its seed pods, which resemble kidneys. The plant is an important food source for many herbivorous insects, including various species of butterflies and moths, which can be seen flitting around the plate, adding a touch of color and life to the scene. This exquisite image is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the work of John Curtis and the team of skilled illustrators and engravers who contributed to his groundbreaking publication, British Entomology. The plates in this series, which were produced between 1824 and 1839, remain an invaluable resource for entomologists and natural historians to this day, providing a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the 1800s.
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