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Curtis British Entomology Plate 266
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 266
Coleoptera: Geotrupes laevis = Geotrupes vernalis (Smooth Dor, or Clock-beetle) [Plant: Vicia hirsuta (Ervum hirsutum, Hairy Tare)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Coleoptera Curtis Entomology Hairy Hirsuta Hirsutum Laevis Ledipotera Smooth Vernalis Vicia Tare
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 266, featuring the Smooth Dor or Clock Beetle, Geotrupes laevis (now known as Geotrupes vernalis), and the Hairy Tare plant, Vicia hirsuta. The plate, published between 1824 and 1839, is part of the extensive work by John Obadiah Westwood and Edward Newman, under the supervision of the renowned naturalist, John Curtis. The Smooth Dor or Clock Beetle is a large, distinctive insect belonging to the family Geotrupidae, order Coleoptera. With its metallic green elytra (wing cases) and coppery-red legs, this beetle is an impressive sight. The common name "Clock Beetle" comes from the fact that the males have a unique ability to produce a loud, rhythmic sound by rubbing their wing bases together, much like the ticking of a clock. The Hairy Tare plant, also known as Ervum hirsutum or simply Hairy Tare, is a leguminous species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The plant is characterized by its hairy stems and leaves, and produces small, pink or purple flowers. It is an important food source for many insects, including the Smooth Dor beetle, which can be seen in this illustration feeding on the plant. This exquisite plate is a testament to the meticulous work of the naturalists and artists of the 19th century, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world in such intricate detail. The combination of the Smooth Dor beetle and the Hairy Tare plant provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the past, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world for future generations.
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