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Wild ginger, milkweed, and insects
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Wild ginger, milkweed, and insects
European wild ginger, Asarum europaeum 1, Libelloides longicornis, Ascalaphus longicornis 2, milkweed, Asclepias syriaca 3, and hornet robberfly, Asilus crabroniformis 4. Asaret, ascalaphe, asclepiade, asile. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39. European wild ginger, Asarum europaeum 1, Libelloides longicornis, Ascalaphus longicornis 2, milkweed, Asclepias syriaca 3, and hornet robberfly, Asilus crabroniformis 4. Asaret, ascalaphe, asclepiade, asile. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Asarum Asclepias Asile Dhistoire Dictionnaire Europaeum Felix Edouard Ginger Guerin Meneville Hornet Milkweed Naturelle Pittoresque Syriaca Wild Asarabacca Robberfly
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This hand-colored steel engraving is an exquisite illustration of European wild ginger (Asarum europaeum), milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), and various intriguing insects from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The image showcases the delicate beauty of European wild ginger, with its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and creeping rhizomes. Nearby, milkweed plants flourish, their distinctive milky sap visible within their stems. Among the insects that inhabit this vibrant ecosystem, we find the Libelloides longicornis and Ascalaphus longicornis beetles. The Libelloides longicornis, also known as the European longhorn beetle, boasts an impressive size and striking appearance, with its elongated horns and intricately patterned wings. The Ascalaphus longicornis, or the European longhorn burying beetle, is known for its unique behavior of burying its deceased larvae in the ground and using them as a food source for its own offspring. The hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) is another fascinating insect depicted in the engraving. This predatory fly employs an ingenious hunting technique, mimicking the appearance of a wasp to lure unsuspecting prey close enough for a swift strike. The insects in this illustration are labeled in both Latin and French, adding to its educational value and historical significance. This work of art not only showcases the intricate details of these natural wonders but also highlights the masterful skill of the engraver and the attention to detail of the naturalist.
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