Home > Animals > Mammals > Cricetidae > Picta
Painted lamia beetle, Lamia picta
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Painted lamia beetle, Lamia picta
Painted lamia beetle, Lamia picta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23210286
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Beetle Elford Entomology Lamia Leach Miscellany Nodder Picta Polydore Zoological
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Insects
> Beetles
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> Picta
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
> Oceania
> Australia
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Painted Lamia Beetle, Lamia picta, a striking and vibrant insect native to Australia. The image was meticulously drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany in 1814. The Painted Lamia Beetle is a member of the Scarabaeidae family, and is renowned for its brilliant colors and intricate patterns. The beetle's elongated body is adorned with iridescent green and blue scales, while its legs and antennae are a striking contrasting red. The engraving captures the beetle's unique features in stunning detail, from the delicate lines of its exoskeleton to the intricate patterns on its wings. The Painted Lamia Beetle was a subject of great interest to naturalists and collectors during the 18th and 19th centuries, and this engraving is a testament to the fascination that these creatures held for the scientific community. The intricate process of creating a handcoloured copperplate engraving involved first creating a detailed drawing, which was then transferred to a copper plate and engraved with great precision. The plate was then hand-coloured using watercolors or other pigments, resulting in a beautiful and detailed image. This particular engraving is a rare and valuable example of the high-quality illustrations produced during the golden age of entomology. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world, and the role that illustrations play in documenting and celebrating the diversity of life on Earth.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
