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White-tailed sea eagle, water spider, Purpuricenus
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White-tailed sea eagle, water spider, Purpuricenus
White-tailed sea eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla 5, and prey, water spider, Argyroneta aquatica 1, Purpuricenus beetles 2.3, and Pycnogonum litorale sea spider 4. Pulmonaires (Argyronete), Purpuricenes, Pycnogonon, Pygargue. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Aquatica Beetles Casse Dictionnaire Eagle Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Haliaeetus Prey Spider White Tailed Albicilla
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries for Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, captures a remarkable moment in the natural world. At the center of the image, a majestic White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is depicted in mid-dive, its piercing eyes locked onto its prey. The unfortunate victim is a water spider (Argyroneta aquatica), also known as a "Pulmonate," which is clinging to a submerged plant. Surrounding the eagle and its prey are various other aquatic creatures, including Purpuricenus beetles (2.3) and Pycnogonum litorale sea spiders (4), which were likely incidental bystanders to the hunt. The intricate details of the engraving showcase the artists' meticulous attention to the natural world, capturing the unique textures and forms of each organism. The White-tailed Sea Eagle, with its distinctive white tail feathers and powerful talons, is a striking representation of the apex predator in its aquatic environment. The water spider, with its delicate legs and translucent exoskeleton, is a testament to the intricacy and diversity of the invertebrate world. This engraving not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as a valuable record of natural history, providing a glimpse into the natural world of over 180 years ago. The careful observation and documentation of these creatures by Guerin-Meneville, Fries, and du Casse continue to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world today.
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