Henry Walter Bates 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

My Patients Father; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. Creator: Unknown
My Patients Father; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Panorama of Spezia; The Gulf of Spezia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of Spezia; The Gulf of Spezia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Bouto, or Fresh-water Dolphin, of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Bouto, or Fresh-water Dolphin, of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities of Bashan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Young Climbing-palm at a country house near Rio Janeiro; The Climbing Palm-tree, (Desmoncus), 1875 Creator: Unknown
Young Climbing-palm at a country house near Rio Janeiro; The Climbing Palm-tree, (Desmoncus), 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Indians mashing Turtle Eggs; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians mashing Turtle Eggs; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Idol of an Indian Temple; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Idol of an Indian Temple; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Bridge in Ghurwal; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Bridge in Ghurwal; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Middle-aged Limena; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Middle-aged Limena; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Upper Amazons - Indians Dining; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Upper Amazons - Indians Dining; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Wallachian Peasant-Women; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Wallachian Peasant-Women; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

View of the Upper Course of the Jumna; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View of the Upper Course of the Jumna; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Russian Merchant of the Second Guild.- Riga; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Russian Merchant of the Second Guild.- Riga; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Crater of Hekla; Hekla (Iceland), 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Crater of Hekla; Hekla (Iceland), 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Chief in full War Dress; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Chief in full War Dress; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Peasant Women of Spezia; The Gulf of Spezia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Peasant Women of Spezia; The Gulf of Spezia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Russian Knife-Grinder in Esthonia; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Russian Knife-Grinder in Esthonia; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Peruvian Priests; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian Priests; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Mount Hekla; Hekla (Iceland), 1875. Creator: Unknown
Mount Hekla; Hekla (Iceland), 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Young Arab of Djiddah; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Arab of Djiddah; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Pont des Francais, New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Pont des Francais, New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Native Chief of Uen; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Native Chief of Uen; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Windmill near Dorpat; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Windmill near Dorpat; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Coast View near St. Lucia Bay; A Few Words about Natal and Zululand, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Coast View near St. Lucia Bay; A Few Words about Natal and Zululand, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Postillions; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Postillions; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Bedouin of Sinai; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin of Sinai; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Camp in a Pine Forest; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Camp in a Pine Forest; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Falls of the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Falls of the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Pileatus Woodpecker; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Pileatus Woodpecker; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Steamer on the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Steamer on the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Pius IX; Rome and United Italy, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Pius IX; Rome and United Italy, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Family of Beggars; Rome and United Italy, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Family of Beggars; Rome and United Italy, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

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Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) was a renowned naturalist and explorer who dedicated his life to the study of insects, particularly beetles. His groundbreaking work on mimicry among butterflies in the Amazon rainforest revolutionized our understanding of evolutionary biology. Bates' fascination with insects began at an early age, and he soon became captivated by the intricate beauty of beetles. He meticulously documented his findings in his illustrated notebooks, which contained colored sketches of various insect species. One of Bates' most notable contributions to entomology was his discovery of mimicry among butterflies. In his book "Butterflies from the Amazon, " he presented numerous examples where certain butterfly species imitated others as a survival strategy against predators. However, it was not just butterflies that caught Bates' attention; he also had a keen interest in longhorn beetles. His detailed beetle illustrations showcased their diverse forms and patterns, providing valuable insights into their taxonomy and behavior. In one memorable incident captured in an illustrated notebook by H. W. Bates himself, he found himself being mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii – colorful toucans native to the Amazon rainforest. This encounter only fueled his passion for exploring this biodiverse region further. Throughout his career, Henry Walter Bates tirelessly explored uncharted territories within South America's vast jungles, collecting countless specimens for scientific study. His dedication and meticulous observations laid the foundation for future generations of biologists. Today, we remember Henry Walter Bates as a pioneer in entomology whose discoveries continue to inspire scientists worldwide.