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Curtis British Entomology Plate 238
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 238
Hymenoptera: Pompilus rufipes = Episyron rufipes [Plant: Centaurium erythraea (Chironia centaureum, Common Centaury)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 238, featuring the Hymenopteran species Pompilus rufipes, now known as Episyron rufipes. The intricately detailed illustration, created between 1824 and 1839, was produced during the 19th century by the renowned British naturalist John Curtis and his team of skilled engravers and artists. The central focus of the plate is the striking Pompilid wasp, depicted with its distinctive red legs and abdomen, poised on a stem of the Common Centaury plant (Centaurium erythraea, previously known as Chironia centaureum). The plant, with its vibrant pink flowers, provides a beautiful backdrop to the wasp, showcasing the delicate balance between the natural world's predators and their prey. The Hymenoptera order, which includes bees, ants, and wasps, is one of the most diverse groups of insects. The Pompilidae family, to which Pompilus rufipes belongs, is characterized by their solitary hunting behavior, with the wasps preying on spiders to provision their offspring. This exquisite plate, a testament to the meticulous work of John Curtis and his collaborators, offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the British Isles during the 1800s. The intricate details of the wasp's anatomy and the delicate rendering of the Common Centaury plant make this a must-see for any natural history enthusiast or collector.
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