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Curtis British Entomology Plate 349
Hymenoptera: Coelioxys vectis (Isle of Wight Coelioxys) [Plant: Spergularia media or S. marina (Sea Spurry Sandwort)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Isle Ledipotera Marina Media Wight Sandwort
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 349, featuring the Hymenopteran species Coelioxys vectis, commonly known as the Isle of Wight Coelioxys. The intricately detailed illustration, created between 1824 and 1839, was produced during the 19th century by the renowned English botanist and entomologist, John Curtis FLS. The Hymenopteran order, to which Coelioxys belongs, is characterized by its winged insects, including bees, ants, and wasps. Coelioxys is a genus of solitary, ground-nesting wasps, with females provisioning their nests with paralyzed prey for their developing larvae. In this illustration, Coelioxys vectis is shown in close proximity to Spergularia media or S. marina, commonly known as Sea Spurry Sandwort. These plants are native to coastal areas in Europe and Asia, and their small, pink or white flowers bloom in clusters, attracting various pollinators, including insects like Coelioxys vectis. The delicate interplay between the natural world and the meticulous artistry of the illustration is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world during the 1800s. This image not only showcases the intricacies of the Isle of Wight Coelioxys but also highlights the important role of plants in the ecosystem and the vital work of naturalists like John Curtis in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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