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Serrate lubber grasshopper, Prionolopha serrata
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Serrate lubber grasshopper, Prionolopha serrata
Serrate lubber grasshopper, Prionolopha serrata (Serrated locust, Gryllus serratus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1806
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Serrate Lubber Grasshopper, Prionolopha serrata, also known as the Serrated Locust or Gryllus serratus. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist and artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1806. The Serrate Lubber Grasshopper is a large insect, native to the Americas, with a distinctive serrated edge on its pronotum (the shield-like structure behind the head). This feature gives the grasshopper its name and helps to distinguish it from other species. The grasshopper's body is covered in small, round scales, and its hind legs are powerful and robust, enabling it to jump long distances. The Serrate Lubber Grasshopper is an herbivore, feeding on a variety of vegetation, including leaves, stems, and flowers. It is also known to be an opportunistic feeder and will consume fruit and fungi when available. This grasshopper is an important food source for many animals, including birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The illustration captures the intricate details of the Serrate Lubber Grasshopper's anatomy, from its serrated pronotum to its long, slender antennae. The use of hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a beautiful and accurate representation of this fascinating insect. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential work in the field of natural history, featuring high-quality illustrations and descriptions of a wide range of plants and animals. This engraving of the Serrate Lubber Grasshopper is a testament to the skill and dedication of the Nodder family and their collaborators, and remains an important contribution to the scientific record of the natural world.
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