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Curtis British Entomology Plate 648
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 648
Psocoptera: *Psocus fenestratus Curtis [Plant: Sedum villosum (Hairy Stonecrop)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 648, featuring the Psocopteran insect, *Psocus fenestratus, found on the Hairy Stonecrop plant, *Sedum villosum. The intricately detailed print, created between 1824 and 1839, showcases the delicate beauty of this tiny creature. The Psocoptera order, also known as barklice or booklice, are often overlooked due to their minute size. However, this plate brings attention to their unique features, with *Psocus fenestratus displaying a distinctive fenestrated (windowed) pronotum, a flat, shield-like structure on its thorax. The meticulously drawn illustration was produced during the 1820s and 1830s, a time when natural history was a burgeoning scientific field. John Curtis, the skilled botanical artist, expertly captured the essence of the Psocopteran and its host plant, Sedum villosum, with remarkable accuracy. The Hairy Stonecrop, a common plant in Europe and Asia, is adorned with tiny, star-shaped flowers and succulent, hairy leaves. This enchanting print not only highlights the natural history of the Psocopteran and Sedum villosum but also serves as a testament to the artistic mastery of the time. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the subject to life, transporting us back to the 19th century when natural history was a source of fascination and wonder.
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