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Curtis British Entomology Plate 565
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 565
Hemiptera: Psylla fraxini = Psyllopsis fraxini (Ash Chermes, Jumping-louse) [Plant: Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 565, featuring the Ash Chermes, or Jumping Louse (Psylla fraxini, now known as Psyllopsis fraxini), which feeds on the Common Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). The intricately detailed print, published between 1824 and 1839, is the work of renowned English botanical illustrator John Curtis (FLS). The Hemiptera order, to which the Ash Chermes belongs, is characterized by their half-winged body structure. These insects, also known as true bugs, have a flat body and piercing-sucking mouthparts. The Ash Chermes, with its bright red coloration and distinctive jumping ability, is a common pest on ash trees. The Ash tree, a native to Europe and Asia, is depicted in the background of the print, its leaves providing a lush backdrop to the jumping louse. The tree's elegant, compound leaves and distinctive, winged seeds add to the overall beauty of the print. This exquisite illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of John Curtis, who dedicated his career to documenting the natural world through his illustrations. The intricate details of the Ash Chermes and the Common Ash tree are rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry, making this print a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or entomology. The 1820s and 1830s were a golden age for the study of natural history, and Curtis's British Entomology was a seminal work that helped advance our understanding of the insect world. This print, with its stunning depiction of the Ash Chermes and Common Ash tree, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of nature and the importance of documenting it for future generations.
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