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Parnassius apollo Linnaeus, Papilionidae; Maculinea arion Li
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Parnassius apollo Linnaeus, Papilionidae; Maculinea arion Li
And Lycaena phlaeas Linnaeus, Lycaenidae. Classis II Tab XLV from Insecten-Belustigung 1746-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)
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18th Century Apollo Arthropod Arthropoda Butterflies Butterfly Copper Entomological Entomology Gossamer Winged Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Linnaeus Lycaena Lycaenid Apollo Butterfly Invertebrata Large Blue
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This exquisite 18th century print showcases three stunning species of European butterflies: Parnassius apollo, Maculinea arion, and Lycaena phlaeas. The centerpiece of the composition is the Apollo Butterfly, Parnassius apollo, named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. With its vibrant orange wings adorned with black markings and a wingspan of up to 10 centimeters, this large, gossamer-winged insect is a true beauty of the Lepidoptera order. To the left of the Apollo Butterfly, the Large Blue, Maculinea arion, can be seen. This Lycaenid species, also described by Linnaeus in 1758, is known for its distinctive blue wings with black spots. The Large Blue is a myrmecophilic butterfly, meaning it associates with ants, which it uses for protection from predators. On the right side of the print, the Copper Butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas, is depicted. This small, orange and brown butterfly, also a member of the Lycaenidae family, was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. The Copper Butterfly is named for the metallic sheen on its wings, which resembles the color of copper. This print is from August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof's "Insecten-Belustigung" or "Entomological Cabinet," published between 1746 and 1761. Rosenhof, a German naturalist, produced this work to showcase the beauty and diversity of the insect world. The intricate details of these butterflies, captured in this print, are a testament to Rosenhof's dedication to entomology and the art of natural history illustration.
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