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Curtis British Entomology Plate 261
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 261
Hymenoptera: Astarta victor Curtis (Cimex destroyer), probably = A. boops [Plant: Melilotus officinalis (Trifolium officinale, Melilot Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Cimex Curtis Destroyer Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Melilotus Officinale Officinalis Trefoil Trifolium Victor Melilot
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This print is a beautiful example of the intricate detail and scientific accuracy found in the works of John Obadiah Westwood and his contemporaries during the 19th century. The image, taken from Curtis's British Entomology, plate 261, features the Cimex destroyer, scientifically known as Astarta victor or possibly A. boops, a small, powerful insect belonging to the family Hymenoptera, specifically the suborder Apocrita and the superfamily Chalcidoidea. The insect is shown perched on a stem of Melilotus officinalis, commonly known as Melilot trefoil or white sweetclover, a plant in the Fabaceae family. The Cimex destroyer, also known as the Cimex hunter or the Cimex wasp, is an important natural enemy of the Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug. This tiny wasp lays its eggs inside the bed bug's eggs, resulting in the larvae feeding on the bed bug's offspring. This natural form of pest control was an essential discovery during the 1800s when bed bugs were a significant public health concern. The print, created between 1824 and 1839, is a testament to the remarkable advances in scientific illustration and entomology during this period. The intricately detailed drawing of the insect and the accurate representation of the Melilotus plant showcase the meticulous attention to detail and the dedication to scientific accuracy that characterized the works of John Obadiah Westwood and other naturalists of the time. This image is a reminder of the rich history of scientific discovery and the vital role that entomology plays in understanding the natural world.
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