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Lucanus cervus, stag beetle

Also, Macrodontia cervicorn, palm weevil beetle & grub, Rhynchophorus palmarum and other unrelated insects. Plate 48 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Maria Sybilla Merian, 1705

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17th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Arthropod Arthropoda Beetle Coleoptera Grub Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lucanidae Lucanus Merian Invertebrata Lucanus Cervus Stag Beetle


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This image is taken from Plate 48 of the seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" (The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname) by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. Published in 1705, this groundbreaking work was the result of Merian's extensive travels to the Dutch colony of Suriname in South America, where she studied and documented the natural history of the region's insects. The central focus of this plate is the Lucanus cervus, commonly known as the stag beetle, a large and impressive beetle named for its antler-like mandibles that resemble the antlers of a stag. The Lucanus cervus is a member of the Lucanidae family, which also includes the Macrodontia cervicornis, or palm weevil beetle, depicted in the upper left corner of the plate. The grub of the Rhynchophorus palmarum, or palm weevil, is shown in the lower right corner. Merian's meticulous illustrations provide a detailed and accurate record of the various stages of the insects' life cycles, from egg to adult. Her work was a significant contribution to the scientific community, advancing the understanding of insect biology and contributing to the development of modern taxonomy. The intricate details of her drawings continue to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the natural world of over three centuries ago.

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