Curtis British Entomology Plate 212

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Curtis British Entomology Plate 212

Coleoptera: Magdalis carbonarius = Magdalis carbonaria (Long-nosed Magdalis Weevil) [Plant: Prunus cerasus (Cherry-tree)] Date: 1824-39

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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Cerasus Coleoptera Curtis Entomology Ledipotera Long Nosed Prunus Weevil Cherry Tree

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This print showcases Curtis British Entomology Plate 212, featuring the Long-nosed Magdalis Weevil (Magdalis carbonaria), also known as Magdalis carbonarius, feeding on a Cherry Tree (Prunus cerasus). Dated between 1824 and 1839, this exquisite piece is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of 19th-century natural history illustration. The Long-nosed Magdalis Weevil is a small, elongated beetle, with a distinctive long snout, which it uses to burrow into the bark of cherry trees to lay its eggs. The weevil's body is covered in small, densely packed scales, giving it a velvety appearance. The adult weevils are typically brown or reddish-brown in color. The Cherry Tree, depicted in the background, is a popular ornamental and fruit-bearing tree, with beautiful pink or white flowers in the spring and glossy, red or black cherries in the summer. The tree's leaves provide a lush, green backdrop to the weevil, highlighting the delicate balance between insect and plant in the natural world. This plate is part of the comprehensive and influential work, "Curtis's Botanical Magazine or Flora Douglasiensis and Jurassicina," published by John Curtis, FLS, between 1794 and 1872. The publication was renowned for its high-quality illustrations of plants and insects, including this stunning depiction of the Long-nosed Magdalis Weevil and its host plant, the Cherry Tree. The intricate detail and beautiful composition of this print make it a must-have for collectors of natural history, entomology, and botanical art. It offers a glimpse into the natural world of the 1820s and 1830s and serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.

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