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Curtis British Entomology Plate 632
Hymenoptera: *Pemphredon unicolor = Psen littoralis or Psen spooneri [Plant: Turgenia latifolia (Caucalis latifolia, Greater Bur-parsley or Broad-leaved Hen?s-foot)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Broad Leaved Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Greater Hymenoptera Latifolia Ledipotera Littoralis Unicolor
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 632, featuring the Hymenopteran species, Pemphredon unicolor, also known as Psen littoralis or Psen spooneri. The intricately detailed illustration, produced during the 1820s to 1830s, showcases the distinctive features of this wasp species. The wasp is depicted perched atop the broad, lush leaves of Turgenia latifolia, also known as Greater Bur-parsley or Broad-leaved Hen's Foot. This plant, a native to Europe, Asia, and North America, is characterized by its large, lobed leaves and umbelliferous flowers. The Hymenopteran order, to which Pemphredon unicolor belongs, is the largest order of insects, encompassing ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. The wasp in this illustration is a solitary hunting wasp, preying on various insects to provide for its offspring. The wasp's slender body, distinctive yellow and black markings, and long, slender legs are all clearly visible in this meticulously rendered artwork. John Curtis, the renowned English botanist and entomologist, oversaw the production of Curtis's British Entomology, a comprehensive work that documented over 4,000 species of insects. The plates in this publication were produced by a team of skilled engravers and artists, resulting in exquisite, detailed illustrations that remain an invaluable resource for scientific research and appreciation of the natural world.
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