Curtis British Entomology Plate 751

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Curtis British Entomology Plate 751

Lepidoptera: Eriocephala calthella = Micropteryx calthella (Marsh Marygold Moth) [Plant: Gagea lutea (Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem)] Date: 1824-39

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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Entomology Gagea Ledipotera Lutea Marsh Moth Star Of Bethlehem

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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 751, featuring the Marsh Marygold Moth (Eriocephala calthella, now known as Micropteryx calthella) in its natural habitat. The moth is depicted gracefully perched on the petals of the Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) plant. Dated between 1824 and 1839, this exquisite plate is a testament to the meticulous work of John Curtis (FLS), a renowned English entomologist and botanist. The Marsh Marygold Moth is a small, delicate Lepidopteran species, characterized by its intricately patterned wings and slender body. The moth's scientific name, calthella, is derived from the Latin word for 'little cabbage,' likely due to its association with the plant Calendula, which resembles the Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem. The Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem is a charming, early-blooming spring plant, with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers. The plant's scientific name, Gagea lutea, comes from the Greek word for goat, 'gagea,' and the Latin word for yellow, 'lutea,' referring to the plant's goat-like habitat and yellow flowers. This stunning plate is a beautiful example of the intricate relationship between insects and their host plants. The delicate balance between the Marsh Marygold Moth and the Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the natural world, captured in exquisite detail by John Curtis over 190 years ago.

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