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Curtis British Entomology Plate 395
Hymenoptera: Encyrtis vitis = Encyrtus swederi (Vine Encyrtus) [Plant: Cyperus fuscus (Dwarf Cyperus)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Cyperus Dwarf Entomology Fuscus Hymenoptera Ledipotera Vine Vitis
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 395, featuring the Vine Encyrtus, or Encyrtis vitis = Encyrtus swederi (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), a minuscule parasitic wasp. The plant in the foreground is identified as Cyperus fuscus, commonly known as Dwarf Cyperus. The intricate detail of the wasp's anatomy is masterfully captured, with its slender body, transparent wings, and distinctive markings. John Curtis, the esteemed British naturalist and entomologist, compiled and published Curtis's British Entomology between 1824 and 1839. This remarkable work showcases over 4,000 meticulously illustrated species of insects, including this Vine Encyrtus. The Ledipteran insects, which include butterflies and true bugs, are represented extensively in this collection. The 1820s and 1830s marked a significant period in the history of entomology, as naturalists and scientists began to explore the intricacies of insect anatomy and behavior in greater detail. Curtis's British Entomology stands as a testament to the passion and dedication of these pioneering naturalists, who sought to document and understand the natural world around them. The delicate balance between the Vine Encyrtus and its host, which is not shown in this image, is a fascinating aspect of the natural world that Curtis's work helped to reveal. The wasp lays its eggs inside the host's eggs, and the developing wasp larvae feed on the host's embryo. This relationship, known as parasitism, is essential for the survival of the Vine Encyrtus and contributes to the complex web of interactions that make up the natural world.
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