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Curtis British Entomology Plate 85
Hymenoptera: Colletes fodiens (Burrowing Colletes Bee) [Plant: Campanula glomerata (Clustered Bell-flower)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Bell Flower Burrowing Butterflies Butterfly Campanula Clustered Curtis Entomology Fodiens Hymenoptera Ledipotera Glomerata
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, a seminal work in the history of entomology published between 1824 and 1839. Plate 85, featuring the Burrowing Colletes Bee (Colletes fodiens) and the Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata), is a testament to the intricate relationship between insects and their plant hosts during the 19th century. The Burrowing Colletes Bee, a member of the family Colletidae within the order Hymenoptera, is depicted in the process of collecting nectar from the vibrant bell-shaped flowers of the Clustered Bellflower. The bee's distinctive appearance, with its long, slender body and furry thorax, is on full display as it delicately lands on the flower. The Clustered Bellflower, a beautiful perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia, is shown in full bloom, its bell-shaped flowers forming dense clusters. The plant's attractive flowers provide an essential food source for a variety of pollinators, including the Burrowing Colletes Bee. John Curtis, FLS, the renowned English botanist and entomologist, was responsible for the creation of this exquisite plate. Curtis's British Entomology was one of the most comprehensive works on the insects of Britain during the 19th century, featuring over 1,100 plates and covering a wide range of insect orders. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the British Isles during the 1820s and 1830s, providing valuable insights into the intricate relationships between insects and their plant hosts. The Burrowing Colletes Bee and the Clustered Bellflower serve as a reminder of the importance of these relationships in maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems and the beauty of the natural world.
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