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Curtis British Entomology Plate 422
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 422
Coleoptera: Arcopagus puncticollis = Bryaxis puncticollis (Punctured-necked Pselaphus) [Plant: Torilis nodosa (Caucalis nodosa, Knotted Hen?s-foot)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Coleoptera Curtis Entomology Knotted Ledipotera Nodosa
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This entomological plate, titled "Coleoptera: Arcopagus puncticollis" or the "Punctured-necked Pselaphus," is an exquisite illustration from John Curtis's seminal work, "British Entomology," published between 1824 and 1839. The plate, which features a meticulously detailed drawing of the Coleopteran beetle, is part of the Ledipteran suborder, specifically the family Pselaphidae. The beetle, Arcopagus puncticollis, also known as Bryaxis puncticollis, is depicted in its natural habitat, perched atop the intricately illustrated leaves and stems of the plant Torilis nodosa, commonly known as Knotted Hen's-foot or Caucalis nodosa. The plant, a member of the Umbelliferae family, is indigenous to Europe and Western Asia and is characterized by its knotted stems and distinctive white or pinkish flowers. The beetle, with its elongated, slender body and distinctive punctured neck, is a masterpiece of natural history illustration. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate texturing of the beetle's exoskeleton, the delicate veining of its wings, and the minute details of its legs and antennae. The plant, too, is rendered with equal care, its leaves and stems depicted with a botanical precision that captures the essence of this intriguing and beautiful species. This plate is a testament to the remarkable achievements of 19th-century natural history illustration, showcasing not only the beauty and diversity of the natural world but also the skill and dedication of the artists and scientists who documented it. The intricate interplay between the beetle and its host plant adds an additional layer of interest, highlighting the complex relationships that exist between different species in the natural world.
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