Curtis British Entomology Plate 351

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Curtis British Entomology Plate 351

Coleoptera: Corynetes violaceus = Necrobia violacea (Blue Corynetes) [Plant: Campanula patula (Field Bell-flower)] Date: 1824-39

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1820s 1830s Bell Flower Butterflies Butterfly Campanula Coleoptera Curtis Entomology Ledipotera Patula Violacea Violaceus

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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the field of entomology published between 1824 and 1839. Plate 351, featuring the Blue Corynetes or Necrobia violacea (Coleoptera: Corynetes violaceus), is a stunning example of the intricate detail and precision that defined this groundbreaking publication. The Blue Corynetes is a small, iridescent beetle, with a distinctive metallic-blue sheen. It is depicted here in its natural habitat, perched atop the delicate petals of the Field Bellflower, or Campanula patula. The plant's bell-shaped flowers provide a beautiful contrast to the beetle's hard, protective exoskeleton. John Curtis, FLS, was a renowned English botanist and entomologist, who dedicated his life to the study and documentation of the natural world. His meticulous illustrations, produced by skilled engravers, remain an invaluable resource for scientists and enthusiasts alike. This plate is particularly noteworthy for its inclusion of the Lepidoptera, or butterflies and moths, which were not typically featured in entomological works of the time. The Blue Corynetes is accompanied by several other insects, including a delicate butterfly, adding to the richness and diversity of the composition. The 1820s and 1830s were a golden age for the study of natural history, and Curtis's British Entomology stands as a testament to the fascination and curiosity that drove scholars and collectors of the era. This image, with its exquisite detail and timeless beauty, continues to captivate and inspire us today.

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