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Curtis British Entomology Plate 664
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 664
Hymenoptera: Tiphia minuta [Plant: Thalictrum minus (Lesser Meadow-rue)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Hymenoptera Ledipotera Lesser Minus Meadow Rue Thalictrum
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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 664, featuring the Hymenopteran species Tiphia minuta, showcases the intricate details of this wasp and its interaction with the Lesser Meadow-rue plant, Thalictrum minus. The wasp, a member of the Tiphiidae family, is depicted in the foreground, its slender body and delicate wings rendered in exquisite detail. The Lesser Meadow-rue plant, with its delicate white flowers, provides a striking contrast to the wasp's bold colors and hard exoskeleton. The plant's scientific name, Thalictrum minus, is inscribed at the bottom left of the plate. John Curtis, FLS, the renowned English botanist and entomologist, was the driving force behind this comprehensive work. His meticulous observations and dedication to documenting the natural world resulted in this stunning representation of the Hymenopteran order, specifically the family Ledipotera, which includes tiphiid wasps. The 1820s and 1830s were a time of great scientific discovery and advancement, and Curtis's British Entomology was a testament to the growing interest in the natural world during the 19th century. This image, in particular, offers a glimpse into the intricate relationships between insects and their plant hosts, highlighting the importance of these connections in the broader ecosystem. The delicate balance between the wasp and the Lesser Meadow-rue plant is a reminder of the complex web of life that exists in the natural world, and the importance of preserving these delicate ecosystems for future generations to explore and learn from.
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