Henry Walter 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

Near Battersea, London, 1818. Artist: Henry Walter
View of boats on the edge of the River Thames near Battersea, London, 1818

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English traveller and naturalist. Together with Alfred Russell Wallace, Bates set out to explore the Amazon in 1848

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892), English naturalist and traveller, 1892. Together with Alfred Russell Wallace, Bates set out to explore the Amazon in 1848

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 illustrator, best known for his extensive research on insects, particularly beetles. His groundbreaking work on mimicry among butterflies in the Amazon rainforest revolutionized our understanding of evolutionary biology. Bates' fascination with the natural world led him to embark on a daring expedition to the Amazon, where he spent over a decade studying and documenting its diverse flora and fauna. His detailed observations of various species, including the Longhorn beetle, were meticulously recorded in his illustrated notebooks. In his seminal publication "Butterflies from the Amazon, " H. W. Bates showcased his expertise as an artist by providing exquisite colored sketches of insects that captivated readers worldwide. These illustrations not only captured their beauty but also served as valuable scientific records. One cannot overlook Bates' exceptional talent for capturing the intricate details of beetles through his stunning beetle illustrations. These drawings not only demonstrated his artistic prowess but also contributed significantly to our knowledge of these fascinating creatures. His illustrated notebook is a treasure trove of information about different insect species found in the Amazon region. It serves as a testament to Bates' dedication and passion for cataloging nature's wonders. A notable incident during Bates' time in South America involved him being mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii, or toucans, while conducting fieldwork. This encounter exemplified both the challenges faced by researchers in remote locations and their unwavering commitment to unraveling nature's mysteries. Henry Walter Bates left an indelible mark on scientific exploration through his pioneering studies on mimicry among butterflies and comprehensive documentation of beetles. His contributions continue to inspire generations of scientists who strive to understand Earth's biodiversity better.