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Two species of beetle
Two species of beetle, with larvae on a Mexican or prickly poppy. Plate 24 from Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)
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17th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Arthropod Arthropoda Beetle Coleoptera Eudicot Eudicotinae Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Larva Larvae Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium Papaveraceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata Magnoliophyta
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 25.4cm (7.7" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning 17th century illustration, Plate 24 from Maria Sibylla Merian's seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium," showcases two exquisite species of beetles in their various life stages, interacting with a Mexican or prickly poppy (Papaver somniferum). Merian (1647-1717), a German-born naturalist and artist, meticulously documented the metamorphosis of insects from their larval stage to adulthood, making groundbreaking contributions to the fields of entomology and botany. The beetles depicted in this illustration belong to the order Coleoptera, the largest order of insects, characterized by their hardened forewings, or elytra. The adult beetles are shown in vibrant detail, their intricate patterns and textures captured with remarkable precision. The larvae, or grubs, are also depicted, revealing the striking contrast between their simple, legless forms and the complex adults they would eventually become. The Mexican poppy, a flowering plant from the Papaveraceae family, is shown in full bloom, its petals unfurled and its seeds beginning to form. The beetles are seen feeding on the poppy, highlighting the intricate relationships between different species within the natural world. Merian's illustrations were produced during a time when the study of natural history was just beginning to gain momentum. Her meticulous observations and detailed documentation laid the groundwork for future research and advancements in the fields of biology and ecology. This image is a testament to Merian's remarkable talent and her enduring legacy as a pioneering naturalist and artist.
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