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Cambridge blue and odd-spot blue butterflies
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Cambridge blue and odd-spot blue butterflies
Cambridge blue butterfly, Pseudolycaena marsyas (Lycaena marsyas) and odd-spot blue, Turanana endymion (Lycaena endymion). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, hailing from the Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, or Natural History Picture Gallery of Georg Friedrich Treitschke in Leipzig, showcases two captivating species of blue butterflies: the Cambridge blue (Pseudolycaena marsyas) and the Odd-spot blue (Turanana endymion). The Cambridge blue, also known as the Marsyas blue, is a small yet striking butterfly native to Europe and Asia. Its wings display a vibrant, electric blue coloration, with a distinctive black border and a series of small, white spots toward the edge. The underside of its wings is a paler shade of blue, with black markings. The Cambridge blue is named after the University of Cambridge, where it was first discovered in the early 19th century. The Odd-spot blue, also known as the Anatolian blue or Endymion blue, is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Central Asia. Its wings exhibit a similar blue coloration as the Cambridge blue, but with distinctive white spots arranged in an irregular pattern, creating a unique and intriguing appearance. The underside of its wings is a paler blue with black markings. Both species are members of the Lycaenidae family, commonly known as the blues and hairstreaks. These delicate and beautiful creatures play an essential role in their ecosystems as pollinators and food sources for various predators. The intricate details of their wings, captured in this hand-colored steel engraving, serve as a testament to their natural beauty and the skill of the artist who brought them to life.
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