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Curtis British Entomology Plate 692
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 692
Hymenoptera: Tenthredo cingulata = Strongylogaster lineata [Plant: Spergula arvensis (Corn Spurrey)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Arvensis Butterflies Butterfly Cingulata Corn Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Lineata Spurrey
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 692, featuring the tenthredo wasp species, Tenthredo cingulata, now known as Strongylogaster lineata. The wasp is shown in its natural habitat, perched on the petals of Corn Spurrey (Spergula arvensis), a common weed found in Europe and Asia. The intricate details of the wasp's body and the delicate texture of the Corn Spurrey petals are beautifully captured in this 19th-century print. The plate is from the renowned publication, Curtis's British Entomology, published between 1824 and 1839 by the esteemed naturalist, John Curtis, FLS. The work was significant for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the latest techniques of the time. This plate, in particular, is part of the suborder Ledipteran, which includes sawflies and wasps. The Tenthredo wasp, now known as Strongylogaster, is a solitary parasitic wasp that lays its eggs in the nests of other insects. The larvae then feed on the host's eggs or larvae, making them important predators in their ecosystem. The wasp's distinctive black and yellow stripes are clearly visible in this image, making it an easily identifiable species. The Corn Spurrey plant, with its small, pink-purple flowers, provides an attractive backdrop for the wasp, showcasing the intricate relationship between insects and their plant hosts. This beautiful and educational print is a testament to the natural history research of the 1800s and the importance of documenting the natural world for future generations.
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