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Curtis British Entomology Plate 423
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 423
Hymenoptera: Foenus assectator = Gasteruption assectator (Short-tailed Foenus) [Plant: Dactylorhiza (= Dactylorchis) maculata? (Orchis latifolia, Marsh Orchis). Summerhayes (1951) accepted Orchis latifolia - the ?Early Marsh Orchid? - as a common British species, and provided a colour photo closely comparable with Curtis?s beautiful engraving; but neither the binomial nor the English name are traceable in either Clapham, Tutin and Warburg (1962) or Stace (1997)! ?Orchis latifolia? has evidently been ?lost? among the dactylorchids, where hybridization has contributed to a taxonomic and nomenclatural mess. ] Date: 1824-39
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1951 Accepted Common Dactylorhiza Hymenoptera Latifolia Maculata Marsh Orchid Orchis Provided Short Tailed Species
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This stunning 19th century print, Curtis British Entomology Plate 423, showcases the Short-tailed Foenus wasp (Gasteruption assectator) in its natural habitat. The wasp is depicted perched on the leaves of what is believed to be the Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata, formerly known as Orchis latifolia or the Early Marsh Orchid). The intricate detail of the engraving brings to life the delicate balance between the wasp and its host plant. The Marsh Orchid, a common British species, has a complex taxonomic history. In 1951, Summerhayes accepted Orchis latifolia as a valid name for this orchid, providing a color photograph that closely resembles Curtis' beautiful engraving. However, neither the binomial nor the English name are mentioned in later botanical works such as Clapham, Tutin and Warburg (1962) or Stace (1997). It appears that "Orchis latifolia" has been lost among the dactylorchids, a group where hybridization has contributed to a taxonomic and nomenclatural mess. The Short-tailed Foenus wasp is a parasitic insect that lays its eggs in the nests of solitary bees and wasps. The larvae develop inside the host's brood cells, feeding on the provisions meant for the host's offspring. This print provides a unique glimpse into the natural history of both the wasp and its host plant, offering a fascinating insight into the intricate relationships between different species in the natural world.
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