1825 1892 Collection

Beetles
Double page spread of pencil and watercolour illustrations and sketches of beetles by Henry Walter Bates

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892)
Henry Walter Bates FRS FLS FGS was an English naturalist and explorer who gave the first scientific account of mimicry in animals. Born in Leicester 8 February 1825, died London, 16 February 1892

H. W. Bates illustrated notebooks
Plate 7 from a notebook of Henry W. Bates (1825-92) relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Longhorn beetle

Butterflies from the Amazon by H. W. Bates
A page (p 144) from a notebook of Henry W. Bates relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Beetle illustrations
Double page spread of pencil and watercolour illustrations of beetles by Henry Walter Bates

Coloured sketches of insects on Page 35 from Bates notebook 1. Bates was a renowned Victorian entomologist

Illustrated notebook of H. W. Bates
A doube page spread from a notebook of Henry W. Bates relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) see 51935
Bates collections and notebooks are held at the Natural History Museum, London. Bates is best known for his publication Naturalis on the River Amazon (1863) and his work on mimicry

Examples of mimicry among butterflies
Plate from On the lepidoptera of the Amazon Valley. Transactions of the Linnean Society, by H.W. Bates, 1862

A naturalist being mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii, cur
Illustration from Henry Walter Bates The Naturalist on the Amazons (1884)

H. W. Bates illustrated notebook
Plate 7 from a notebook of Henry W. Bates (1825-92) relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English naturalist and traveller: friend of Alfred Russell Wallace with whom he explored the Amazon 1848-59. Mimicry: Polymorphism. Wood engraving New York, 1892

Beetles, 18th century illustration C013 / 6807
Beetles. Double page spread of pencil and watercolour sketches of beetles by Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892)

Beetles, 18th century illustration C013 / 6806
Beetles. Double page spread of pencil and watercolour sketches of beetles, with notes, by Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892)

Amazon insects, 18th century illustration C013 / 6571
Amazon insects. Double page spread of sketches of Amazonian insects, with notes, by Henry Walter Bates written between 1851-1854

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Beetles. Double page spread of pencil and watercolour sketches of beetles, with notes, by Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892)

Portrait of Bates, Henry Walter (1825-1892)
Bates collections and notebooks are held at The Natural History Museum, London. Bates is best known for his publication Naturalis on the River Amazon, 1863 and his work on mimicry

Butterflies painted by H. W. Bates
A butterfly covered page from a notebook of Henry W. Bates relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, (1851-1854)

Bates, H. W. Invoice
An invoice for an original manuscript of Insect fauna of the Amazon Valley by Henry W. Bates (1825 to 1892), from Dulau & Co. Ltd. 1917

Methona themisto, bates butterfly
Photograph of a mounted Bates butterfly specimen of (Patia orise), formerly called (Leptalis orise). Specimen collected at Tapajos, Amazon

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Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) was a renowned naturalist and explorer whose contributions to the field of entomology are still celebrated today. His fascination with insects, particularly beetles, led him on an extraordinary journey through the Amazon rainforest. In his groundbreaking book "The Naturalist on the River Amazons, " Bates documented his encounters with various species of butterflies and beetles. One particular insect that caught his attention was the Longhorn beetle, known for its distinctive elongated antennae. Bates meticulously recorded his observations in beautifully illustrated notebooks, filled with colored sketches of these mesmerizing creatures. His detailed beetle illustrations became invaluable resources for future researchers and enthusiasts alike. Amongst his extensive collection of notes and drawings were mimicry among butterflies - a phenomenon where certain species imitate others to deter predators or gain advantages in their environment. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of evolutionary biology. One memorable entry in Bates' illustrated notebook depicts a comical scene: a naturalist being mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii, curious toucans intrigued by his presence amidst their habitat. This humorous encounter showcased both the challenges and rewards faced by explorers like Bates as they ventured into uncharted territories. Throughout his life, Henry Walter Bates dedicated himself to unraveling nature's mysteries and sharing them with the world. His legacy lives on through his meticulous research, captivating illustrations, and enduring love for beetles - tiny creatures that continue to captivate our imagination even today.