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Curtis British Entomology Plate 547
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 547
Lepidoptera: Zygaena filipendulae (Six-spot Burnet) [Plant: Valeriana officinalis (Great Wild Valerian)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Burnet Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Ledipotera Officinalis Valerian Valeriana Wild Zygaena Filipendulae Six Spot
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This stunning image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the field of Lepidopterology, or the study of moths and butterflies, published between 1824 and 1839. Plate 547 features the intricately detailed illustration of the Six-spot Burnet moth, Zygaena filipendulae, with its vibrant orange wings adorned with six distinct black spots. The moth is depicted in close proximity to its favored host plant, Valeriana officinalis, commonly known as Great Wild Valerian. The Six-spot Burnet is a medium-sized moth with a wingspan of approximately 5 centimeters. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The female moth is larger than the male and is characterized by her broader wings. Both sexes have a distinctive pattern of six black spots on each wing, which gives the moth its name. Valeriana officinalis is a tall herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its sedative properties. The plant produces small, white or pink flowers in the summer, which attract a variety of pollinators, including the Six-spot Burnet moth. This beautiful and intricately detailed print is a testament to the meticulous work of the skilled illustrators and naturalists of the 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of these two fascinating species and the important role that host plants play in the life cycles of moths and butterflies.
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