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Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp
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Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp
Watercolour and ink from Drawings of Mandibulata Insects of India, Thomas Hardwicke Collection; 1821 Date: 1821
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Arthropod Arthropoda Hardwicke Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insecta Thomas Hardwicke Collection Wasp Watercolor Apoidea Crabronidae Invertebrata
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This exquisite watercolor and ink illustration depicts a sand-loving wasp of the Tachytes species, captured in intricate detail from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, dated 1821. The wasp, a member of the Apocidae family within the Hymenoptera order, is commonly known as a crabronid wasp due to its resemblance to crabs with its enlarged hind legs. This particular specimen is identified as a sand-loving wasp, likely adapted to living in arid environments. The illustration showcases the wasp's slender body, elongated antennae, and distinctive yellow and black stripes. The artist has expertly rendered the delicate veins on the wasp's wings, as well as the intricate patterns on its abdomen. The wasp's legs are depicted in great detail, with the enlarged hind legs adapted for digging in sand clearly visible. The Thomas Hardwicke Collection, housed in the Natural History Museum in London, is a significant historical resource for the study of Indian insects. This illustration, along with the others in the collection, provides valuable insights into the natural history of India during the early 19th century. The artist's mastery of watercolor and ink techniques brings the sand-loving wasp to life, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of India's insect world.
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