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Curtis British Entomology Plate 285
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 285
Diptera: Sphaeromias albomarginatus = Sphaeromias fasciatus (White-bordered Sphaeromias) [Plant: Dactylorhiza (= Dactylorchis) maculata (Orchis maculata, Spotted Orchis)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Dactylorhiza Diptera Entomology Fasciatus Ledipotera Maculata Orchis Spotted
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 285, featuring the White-bordered Sphaeromias (Sphaeromias albomarginatus, now known as Sphaeromias fasciatus), a striking fly species in the family Sphaerocidae. The intricately detailed illustration, executed by the skilled hand of John Curtis FLS, showcases the fly perched atop the vibrant bloom of the Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata, also known as Dactylorchis maculata or Orchis maculata), a beautiful plant native to Europe and Asia. The White-bordered Sphaeromias, with its distinctive white markings and elongated wings, is a common sight in open woodlands and grasslands where the Spotted Orchids thrive. This pairing of insect and plant was captured during the 1820s and 1830s, a time when the natural world was being meticulously documented and explored. The intricate details of the illustration offer a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the past, providing a window into the natural history of the 19th century.
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