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Curtis British Entomology Plate 299
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 299
Coleoptera: Xylophilus oculatus = Aderus oculatus (Fly-headed Beetle) [Plant: Oxalis acetosella (Wood Sorrel)] Date: 1824-39
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This stunning image is a reproduction of Plate 299 from Curtis's British Entomology, featuring the Fly-headed Beetle, Xylophilus oculatus, also known as Aderus oculatus. The beetle is a member of the family Coleoptera, specifically the subfamily Ledipodinae, and is native to various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The Fly-headed Beetle derives its name from the distinctive appearance of its head, which resembles that of a fly. The beetle's elongated, slender body is covered in small, densely packed scales, giving it a smooth, almost metallic appearance. The species is known to feed on various types of wood, including dead or decaying trees, and is often found in forests and wooded areas. The plant depicted in the background of the plate is Wood Sorrel, Oxalis acetosella. This common wildflower is a member of the Oxalidaceae family and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves, which are covered in small, red or yellow, kidney-shaped structures called oxalate crystals. The flowers are small, white, and bell-shaped, and bloom in the spring and early summer. The image is from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the field of entomology, published between 1824 and 1839 by the renowned English botanist and entomologist, John Curtis, FLS. The work was one of the most comprehensive and accurate records of British insects at the time and remains an important reference for entomologists and natural historians today.
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