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Curtis British Entomology Plate 604
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 604
Hymenoptera: Ammophila campestris Lat. = Ammophila pubescens Curtis [Plant: Petasites hybridus (Tussilago petasites, Common Butterbur)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Campestris Common Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Pubescens Tussilago Ammophila Butterbur Hybridus Petasites
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 604, featuring the Hymenopteran species Ammophila campestris, now recognized as Ammophila pubescens. The intricately detailed engraving, produced between 1824 and 1839, was created under the direction of John Fleming and John Edwards. The entomological plate is accompanied by the botanical illustration of Petasites hybridus, commonly known as Common Butterbur or Tussilago petasites. The Hymenopteran order, to which Ammophila belongs, is the largest insect order, encompassing ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Ammophila is a genus of sand wasps, known for their slender bodies and distinctive, elongated waists. In this plate, Ammophila campestris, or Ammophila pubescens, is depicted in its hunting posture, with its long, slender legs extended and its abdomen curved in a characteristic S-shape. The accompanying botanical illustration showcases the Common Butterbur, a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant is easily identified by its large, heart-shaped leaves and tall, flowering spikes. Historically, the plant was used for various medicinal purposes, including the treatment of respiratory ailments and as a diuretic. This entomological and botanical plate is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the works of Curtis's British Entomology during the 1820s and 1830s. The plate offers a glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century, showcasing the intricate beauty of both the Ammophila wasp and the Common Butterbur plant.
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