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Big-eyed beetle, backswimmer, darkling beetle
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Big-eyed beetle, backswimmer, darkling beetle
Big-eyed beetle, Notiophilus biguttatus, backswimmer, Nononecta species, nummulite fossil, darkling beetle, Nyctelia species, bat fly, Nycteribia species. Plants: nostoc algae, Nostoc commune, marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. Nostoc, Notiophile, Notonecte, Nummulite, Nyctage, Nyctelie, Nycteribie. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Algae Beetle Commune Darkling Fossil Jalapa Marvel Mirabilis Peru Species Backswimmer Big Eyed
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This intricately hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Notiophile, Notonecte, Nummulite," is a stunning representation of various aquatic and terrestrial organisms, as depicted in the "Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History" by Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville, published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The focal point of the image is a Big-eyed beetle, Notiophilus biguttatus, with its large, expressive eyes and elongated body. The backswimmer, Nononecta species, can be seen in the foreground, skillfully navigating the water's surface with its hind legs. The darkling beetle, Nyctelia species, perched on a leaf, contrasts the aquatic inhabitants, while the bat fly, Nycteribia species, clings to the back of the beetle, demonstrating their symbiotic relationship. The engraving also features a nummulite fossil, a type of ancient planktonic foraminifera, adding a historical and geological perspective. The vegetation in the image includes Nostoc algae, Nostoc commune, and the Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. The Nostoc algae, a type of blue-green algae, are shown in various stages of growth, while the Marvel of Peru, also known as the Four O'Clock flower, adds a vibrant pop of color to the scene. This beautifully detailed engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries, showcases the intricacies of nature and the artistic skill of the time. It is a testament to the natural world and the curiosity of those who sought to document and understand it.
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