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Curtis British Entomology Plate 552
Hymenoptera: Callimome subterraneus = Torymus nobilis (Cynips Parasite) [Plant: Rosa pimpinellifolia (Rosa spinosissima, Burnet Rose)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Burnet Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Nobilis Parasite Rosa Cynips
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 552, featuring the Hymenopteran insect, Callimome subterraneus, also known as Torymus nobilis or Cynips parasite. The insect is depicted in its parasitic role on the Burnet Rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia, synonym Rosa spinosissima or Burnet Rose), a plant native to Europe and western Asia. The intricate details of the insect's anatomy are beautifully rendered, showcasing its distinctive features, including its elongated, slender body and membranous wings folded behind it. The Callimome subterraneus is a gall-forming wasp, with the female laying her eggs inside the developing rose buds. The larvae feed on the plant tissue, causing the gall to form, which provides a protective housing for the developing wasps. The adult wasps emerge from the gall in the late summer, and the cycle begins anew. This plate is part of a larger work by the renowned British naturalist, John Curtis, FLS, published between 1824 and 1839. The meticulously detailed illustrations in Curtis's British Entomology were produced during the 19th century, a time when the study of natural history was at the forefront of scientific exploration. The plate also includes a representation of the related genus Ledipotera, showcasing the diversity of the Hymenopteran order, which includes ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. The image of the Callimome subterraneus on the Burnet Rose is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world and the dedication of naturalists like John Curtis in documenting it. This print is a must-have for any collection focused on entomology, natural history, or the history of science.
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