Wallaces butterflies
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Wallaces butterflies
Display box of butterflies collected by Alfred Russel Wallace during his expedition in the Malay Archipelago
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1823 1913 Alfred Russel Alfred Russel Wallace Arthropod Arthropoda Biodiverse Biodiversity Butterflies Butterfly Exotic Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Malay Specimen Invertebrata
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This stunning display box showcases an exquisite collection of Wallaces Butterflies, named after the renowned naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Collected during his groundbreaking expedition in the Malay Archipelago between 1854 and 1862, this historic specimen box is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the region. Wallace, an English explorer, naturalist, and anthropologist, is best known for his contributions to the science of biogeography. He is famously associated with Charles Darwin for independently proposing the theory of natural selection. During his travels in the Malay Archipelago, Wallace amassed an impressive collection of over 125,000 specimens, including an extensive array of colorful and exotic Lepidoptera, or butterflies. The butterflies in this display box are representative of the incredible hexapod diversity found in the region. Hexapods, a group of invertebrates that includes insects and arthropods, are characterized by having six legs. The Lepidoptera order, to which butterflies and moths belong, is particularly well represented in Wallace's collection. The intricately designed display box, with its glass panels and meticulously labeled specimens, offers a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood during the 19th century. The brightly colored butterflies, with their delicate wings and intricate patterns, are a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world that Wallace and other naturalists sought to document during this era of exploration and discovery. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the historical significance of Wallace's collection and the role it played in advancing our understanding of the natural world. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving biodiversity and documenting the natural world for future generations.
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