Ledipotera Collection

Curtis British Entomology Plate 304
Lepidoptera: Paucalia woodiella = Euclemensia woodiella (Manchester Tinea) [Plant: Cephalanthera damosonium (Epipactis grandiflora L. or E. pallens Swartz, White Epipactis)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 436
Hymenoptera: *Emphytus fasciatus (Banded Tenthredo) [Plant: Sparganium simplex (Less Burr-reed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 262
Coleoptera: Aphanisticus pusillus (Smallest Buprestid) [Plant: Melampyrum cristatum (Crested Cow-wheat)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 80
Coleoptera: Parnus impressus = Dryops luridus (Impressed Parnus) [Plant: Aster tripolium (Sea Starwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 760
Hymenoptera: Vespa rufa = Vespula rufa (Anchor-faced Wasp) [Plant: Polycarpon tetraphyllum (Four-leaved Allseed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 769
Hymenoptera: Apis mellifica = Apis mellifera (Common Hive Bee, Honey Bee) Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 768
Diptera: Hydrotaea ciliata = Hydrotaea diabolus [Plant: Anagallis minima (Chaffweed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 767
Lepidoptera. Hypogymna monacha = Lymantria monacha (Black Arches) [Plant: Polypogon monspeliensis (Annual Beard-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 766
Coleoptera: Baris analis [Plant: Aster linosyris (Chrysocoma linosyris, Goldilocks)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 765
Diptera: Simulium trifasciatum Curtis [Plant: Limosella aquatica (Mudwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 764
Hymenoptera: Allantus flavipes Fourc. probably = Elinora dominiquei, = Tenthredo baetica dominiquei [Plant: Brassica nigra (Sinapis nigra, Common mustard)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 763
Lepidoptera: Tortrix galiana = Aphelia viburnana (Sweet Gale Tortrix) [Plant: Myrica gale (Sweet Gale, Bog Myrtle)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 762
Coleoptera: Tachyporus littoreus = Sepedophilus littoreus [Plant: Linnaea borealis (Twinflower)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 761
Diptera: Lonchoptera flavicauda = Lonchoptera lutea [Plant: Cucubalus baccifer (Berry Catchfly)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 749
Diptera: Eumerus litoralis Curtis = Eumerus sabulonum [Plant: Phleum pratense (Timothy)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 759
Lepidoptera: Venusia cambrica Curtis (Welsh Wave) [Plant: Mespilus germanica (Medlar)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 758
Coleoptera: Staphylinus pubescens [Plant: Ligusticum scoticum (Scots Lovage)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 757
Diptera: Pipunculus pratorum = Pipunculus thomsoni [Plant: Asperugo procumbens (Madwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 756
Hymenoptera: Ceropales variegatus = Ceropales variegata [Plant: Lagurus ovatus (Hare?s Tail Grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 755
Lepidoptera: Drymonia dodonaea (Kitten Likeness, Marbled Brown) [Plant: Quercus robur (Oak)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 754
Coleoptera: Bruchus ater = Bruchidius ater [Plant: Doronicum pardalianches (Leopard?s-bane)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 753
Diptera: Syrphus lucorum [Plant: Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 752
Hymenoptera: Formica rufa (Red, Hill or Horse Ant, or Pismire) Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 751
Lepidoptera: Eriocephala calthella = Micropteryx calthella (Marsh Marygold Moth) [Plant: Gagea lutea (Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 750
Coleoptera: Rhagium inquisitor = Rhagium mordax [Plant: Sium latifolium (Great Water Parsnip)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 744
Hymenoptera: Proctotrupes areolator = Disogmus areolator [Plant: Picris hieracioides (Hawkweed Ox-tongue)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 748
Hemiptera: Thrips dispar = Baliothrips dispar Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 747
Lepidoptera: Macroglossa stellatarum = Macroglossum stellatarum (Humming-bird Hawk) [Plant: Impatiens capensis (Impatiens fulva, Orange Balsam)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 746
Coleoptera: Prionus coriarius [Plant: Sabucus nigra (Elder)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 745
Diptera: Psychoda sexpunctata = Tinearia alternata [Plant: Herniaria glabra (Smooth Rupturewort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 741
Hemiptera: *Tingis oxyacanthae Curtis, probably = Physatocheila dumetorum [Plant: Onopordium acanthium (Cotton Thistle)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 743
Lepidoptera: Diurnea novembris = Diurnea lipsiella (phryganella) (November Dagger) [Plant: Mecanopsis cambrica (Yellow or Welsh Poppy)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 742
Coleoptera: Silpha opaca = Aclypea opaca [Plant: Arrhenatherum elatius (Arrhenatherum avenaceum, Oat-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 738
Coleoptera: Aromia moschata [Plant: Phyteuma orbiculare (Round-headed Rampion)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 740
Hymenoptera: Spalangia nigra [Plant: Asparagus officinalis (Common Asparagus)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 739
Lepidoptera: Notodonta dromedarius (Iron Prominent) [Plant: Digitaria ischaemum (Digitaria humifusa)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 733
Hemiptera: Idiocerus maculipennis Curtis = Idiocerus lituratus [Plant: Setaria viridis (Green Bristle-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 737
Diptera: Baccha elongata [Plant: Agrostis tenuis (Common Bent-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 736
Hymenoptera: Therion amictum = Heteropelma amictum [Plant: Corallorrhiza trifida (Corallorrhiza innata, Coralroot Orchid)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 735
Lepidoptera: Laverna ochraceella Curtis = Mompha ochraceella (Curtis) [Plant: Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 734
Coleoptera: Trogosita mauritanica = Tenebroides mauritanicus [Plant: Isatis tinctoria (Woad)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 732
Odonata: Agrion rubellum = Ceriagrion tenellum [Plant: Illecebrum verticillatum (Coral-necklace)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 731
Lepidoptera: Plusia illustris = Euchalcia variabilis (Purple Shades, Purple Shaded Gem) [Plant: Aconitum napellus (Monk?s Hood)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 730
Coleoptera: Haliplus ferrugineus = Haliplus fulvus [Plant: Ceratophyllum demersum (Rigid Hornwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 729
Diptera: Nemotelus nigrinus [Plant: Coriandrum sativum (Coriander)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 728
Hymenoptera: Ichneumon amatorius = Triptognathus amatorius [Plant: Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 727
Lepidoptera. Chilo lanceolellus = Schoenobius (Donacaula) forficella (Lance-winged Veneer) [Plant: Damasonium alisma (Star-fruit)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 726
Coleoptera: Anthribus albinus = Platystomos albinus [Plant: Monotropa hypopitys (Yellow Bird?s-nest)] Date: 1824-39

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Ledipotera is a captivating genus of insects that has been beautifully documented in the renowned Curtis British Entomology Plates. These plates, such as Plate 304, Plate 436, and Plate 262, showcase the mesmerizing diversity and intricate details species. Plate 304 unveils an enchanting Ledipotera specimen with vibrant colors and delicate wings. Its graceful presence is reminiscent of a miniature fairy fluttering through a magical forest. Similarly, Plate 436 captures another breathtaking moment in the life of a Ledipotera insect, revealing its unique patterns and fascinating anatomy. Moving on to Plate 262, we are introduced to yet another stunning member of this genus. The intricate markings on its body resemble an artist's brushstrokes on canvas - nature's masterpiece at its finest. Each plate offers us a glimpse into the extraordinary world of these tiny creatures. As we delve deeper into this enthralling collection, we encounter more captivating images like those found in Plates 80, 760, and beyond. Each plate showcases different species within the Ledipotera family – their shapes varying from elongated to rounder forms; their colors ranging from vivid hues to subtle shades. Plates such as 769 capture our attention with their striking contrasts between light and dark tones adorning these remarkable insects' bodies. Meanwhile, Plates 768 and 767 reveal intricately designed patterns that seem almost too perfect for nature alone to create. The series continues with Plates 766 through to Plate763 - each displaying distinct characteristics that make every Ledipotera species truly unique. From bold stripes to delicate spots or even iridescent scales shimmering under sunlight - these plates highlight the astonishing beauty found within this diverse genus. Finally reaching Plates764 reveals yet another marvel: an elegant creature adorned with ethereal wings resembling stained glass windows reflecting myriad colors when touched by sunlight's gentle rays.