Obscurus Collection

DDE-90027890
Blue grouse, Dendragapus obscurus, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park, Salt Spring Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90026833
New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Dusky dolphin Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90026832
New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Dusky dolphin Date: 23/01/2007

Long-tailed shrike, Lanius schach tricolor (Dusky shrike, Lanius obscurus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Dusky dolphin and hourglass dolphin
Dusky dolphin, Lagenorhynchus obscurus, and hourglass dolphin, Lagenorhynchus cruciger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Lesser akialoa (extinct) and cardinal
Lesser akialoa, Hemignathus obscurus (extinct) and cardinal myzomela, Myzomela cardinalis. (Hook-billed green honey-eater, Certhia obscura, native to Hawaii, and cardinal honey-eater)

Grey-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis obscurus. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martins A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae, Bohn, London, 1852

Meerkat, mongoose, kusimanse and palm civet
Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3, and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 4

Curtis British Entomology Plate 557
Diptera: Erioptera crassipes = Molophilus obscurus (Short-legged Crane-fly) [Plant: Hedera helix (Common Ivy)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 443
Coleoptera: Callicerus spencii = Callicerus obscurus (Spencean Staphylinus) [Plant: Tamus communis (Black Bryony)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 331
Coleoptera: Tenebrio obscurus (Flour-beetle) [Plant: Lithospermum arvense (Bastard Alkanet)] Date: 1824-39

Types of marsupials (litho)
6013701 Types of marsupials (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of marsupials)

Kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus, and red panda or shining cat, Ailurus fulgens (vulnerable).. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Dusky Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus). formerly known as: Presbytis obscurus

Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula obscurus) adult, perched on twig, El Valle, Panama, October

Picture No. 10884037
Blue Grouse - male displaying (Dendragapus obscurus) Date:

Picture No. 10867805
Dusky Dolphin - pod swimming / leaping through rough sea (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) Date:

Picture No. 10896418
Dark Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus obscurus) Date:

Dusky Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) pod, at waters surface, Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand

Dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) surfacing. Kaikoura, New Zealand
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Blue grouse, Dendragapus obscurus female. Washington in July
JZ-3272 Blue grouse - female. Washington in July, USA Dendragapus obscurus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rock Pipit (Morris)
ROCK PIPIT (Anthus obscurus)

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Obscurus: A Journey through Diverse Species and Curiosities" DDE-90027890, DDE-90026833, and DDE-90026832 are not just random codes; they represent a world of wonders waiting to be explored. From the vibrant Long-tailed shrike, Lanius schach tricolor, with its striking plumage, to the playful dance of the Dusky dolphin and hourglass dolphin in pristine oceanic realms. Delving into history reveals fascinating tales like that of the Lesser akialoa (extinct) and cardinal - once thriving together but now separated by time. The Grey-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis obscurus enchants with its mysterious allure as it flits among tropical flowers. Nature's diversity extends beyond birds to include intriguing mammals such as meerkats, mongooses, kusimanse, and palm civets. These creatures captivate us with their social dynamics and unique adaptations. The intricate beauty found in Curtis British Entomology Plates 557, 443, and 331 showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Delicate wings fluttering against colorful backgrounds reveal a hidden world teeming with life. And let us not forget marsupials – those extraordinary creatures who carry their young in pouches. Lithographs depicting various types of marsupials transport us to distant lands where these remarkable animals thrive. Obscurus may seem enigmatic at first glance but delve deeper into its realm - from avian wonders to mesmerizing insects or captivating mammals - each discovery brings us closer to unraveling nature's secrets. So join us on this journey as we uncover the mysteries behind obscurus.