Curtis British Entomology Plate 738

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Curtis British Entomology Plate 738

Coleoptera: Aromia moschata [Plant: Phyteuma orbiculare (Round-headed Rampion)] Date: 1824-39

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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Coleoptera Curtis Entomology Ledipotera Moschata Phyteuma Rampion Round Headed

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This stunning image is a reproduction of Curtis's British Entomology Plate 738, featuring the beetle species Aromia moschata, also known as the musk beetle. The beetle is depicted in intricate detail, showcasing its distinctive elongated snout and metallic green exoskeleton. The beetle is shown in close proximity to its host plant, Phyteuma orbiculare, commonly known as the round-headed rampion. This beautiful plant, with its vibrant blue and purple flowers, is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. The plate is part of the extensive work by John Curtis, FLS, published between 1824 and 1839. Curtis's British Entomology is a seminal work in the field of entomology, documenting a vast array of insect species found in Britain during the 19th century. This particular plate is from the suborder Ledipteran, which includes beetles, and the family Scarabaeidae, which includes the musk beetles. The intricate illustrations in Curtis's British Entomology were produced by skilled artists and engravers, resulting in exquisite and highly detailed images. This plate, in particular, is a testament to the meticulous work that went into documenting the natural world during the 1820s and 1830s. The combination of the musk beetle and the round-headed rampion in this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationships between insects and their host plants during this period.

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