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Curtis British Entomology Plate 666
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 666
Coleoptera: Argutor longicollis = Pterostichus longicollis [Plant: Calamagrostis epigejos (Wood Small-reed)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Coleoptera Curtis Entomology Ledipotera
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This print is a beautiful example of early 19th century British entomology, featuring the striking Coleoptera beetle species Argutor longicollis, now known as Pterostichus longicollis. The beetle is depicted gracefully perched on the tall, slender stem of Calamagrostis epigejos, commonly known as wood small-reed. The intricate details of the beetle's exoskeleton and the delicate textures of the plant are expertly captured in this meticulously hand-drawn illustration. John Curtis, FLS (Fellow of the Linnean Society), was a renowned English botanist and entomologist, whose work during the 1820s and 1830s significantly advanced the scientific understanding of insects and plants. This plate, numbered 666 in Curtis' extensive British Entomology series, showcases his exceptional skill and dedication to accurately recording the natural world. The presence of other insects, including various species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), in the background of the print, underscores the rich biodiversity of the ecosystem Curtis sought to document. This image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the natural history of the 19th century and the remarkable work of one of its most dedicated observers.
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