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False apollo, white dragontail and clearwing swallowtail
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False apollo, white dragontail and clearwing swallowtail
False apollo, Archon apollinus 1, white dragontail, Lamproptera curius 2, and clearwing swallowtail, Cressida cressida 3, grass of parnassus, Parnassia palustris 4. Doritis appolinus, Leptocircus curius, Eurychus cressida, parnassie. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Apollo Cressida Dictionnaire False Felix Edouard Guerin Meneville Palustris Papillons Parnassus Pittoresque Swallowtail Archon Clearwing Curius Parnassia
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving is an enchanting representation of three stunning butterflies: the False Apollo (Doritis Apollo or Archon Apollinus, 1), the White Dragontail (Lamproptera Curius, 2), and the Clearwing Swallowtail (Cressida Cressida, 3). These captivating insects are depicted gracefully perched atop the delicate white flowers of the Grass of Parnassus (Parnassia Palustris, 4). The False Apollo, with its vibrant orange wings adorned with black spots, is a sight to behold. The White Dragontail, as its name suggests, boasts elegant, white wings with long, flowing tails. The Clearwing Swallowtail, named for its transparent wings, adds a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition. This intricately detailed engraving is taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Méneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving showcases the natural history artist's dedication to accurately capturing the essence of these enchanting creatures and their environment. The accompanying labels identify each species and their respective Latin names, providing a valuable educational resource for natural history enthusiasts. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of visual appeal, making this engraving a true masterpiece of natural history art.
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