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Curtis British Entomology Plate 44
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 44
Coleoptera: Clerus alvearius = Trichodes alvearius (Bee-hive Beetle) [Plant: Meum athamanticum? (Athamanta libanotis, Mountain Spigmel)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 44, featuring the intricately detailed illustration of Coleoptera: Clerus alvearius, commonly known as the Bee-hive Beetle. The Bee-hive Beetle, also referred to as Trichodes alvearius, is a small, oval-shaped beetle with a distinctive, raised, honeycomb-like texture covering its elytra or wing cases. This texture is not a natural part of the beetle but rather a result of the meticulous artistic technique employed by the skilled entomological illustrator of the time. The Bee-hive Beetle can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. They are typically drawn to umbelliferous plants, such as Meum athamanticum, also known as Athamanta libanotis or Mountain Spigmel. This plant, with its delicate white flowers, can be seen in the background of the illustration, providing a beautiful contrast to the bold textures of the Bee-hive Beetle. This plate is from the extensive work of John Curtis, FLS, published between 1824 and 1839. The series, British Entomology, is renowned for its high-quality illustrations of various insects, including Coleoptera, the beetles, and Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths. The meticulous attention to detail and the exquisite artistic style of the illustrations make this series a valuable resource for both scientific and aesthetic purposes. This image is a testament to the fascination with the natural world that characterized the 19th century, a time when the study and documentation of the intricacies of nature were at the forefront of scientific exploration and artistic expression.
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