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Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip
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Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip
Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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Accurate Amsterdam Aurata Beetle Cetonia Descriptions Drawn Entomology Etched Gesneria Holland Insekten Jacob Ladmiral Larva Metamorphoses Naauwkeurige Pupa Sluyter Tulip Tulipa Veranderingen Waarneemingen
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jacob Ludwig Admiral in 1774 for the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten" (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects) published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam, showcases the intricate relationship between the rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, and a tulip. The image captures the moment of symbiosis between the two, with the adult beetle perched gracefully on the petals of the tulip. Admiral, a renowned Dutch entomologist and botanist, meticulously drew and etched this engraving, which is part of a series of 33 plates that document the metamorphosis of various insects. In this particular plate, the rose beetle's vibrant red and gold exoskeleton contrasts beautifully with the delicate pink and white hues of the tulip. The rose beetle, also known as the rose chafer, is a common insect in Europe and Asia. It undergoes complete metamorphosis, transforming from a white grub larva to a red and gold beetle. The larva can be seen in the lower right corner of the engraving, while the pupa is illustrated in the upper left. This image is a testament to the intricate details and high-quality production techniques of 18th-century scientific illustrations. It also highlights the fascination with the natural world that characterized the era and the importance of documenting the metamorphoses of various species for scientific research and understanding.
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