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Norwegian wasp, Dolichovespula norwegica
Norwegian wasp, Dolichovespula norwegica (British wasp, Vespa britannica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814
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Britannica Elford Entomology Leach Miscellany Nest Nodder Norwegian Polydore Vespa Wasp Zoological
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the Norwegian wasp (Dolichovespula norwegica), also known as the British wasp (Vespa britannica), with this exquisite poster print from Media Storehouse. This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving, drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological works, showcases the intricate details of this fascinating insect. Add a touch of natural history to your walls with this beautifully preserved piece of art, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 54.6cm (16.5" x 21.5")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Norwegian wasp, Dolichovespula norwegica, also known as the Norwegian hornet or the British wasp, Vespa britannica. The wasp is shown in great detail, with its distinctive yellow and black stripes, long legs, and prominent wings. It is perched on a twig, its mandibles clenched as if ready to defend its nest. The Norwegian wasp is a solitary wasp, native to Europe and Asia. Unlike social wasps, which build large colonies, Norwegian wasps construct their nests individually, typically in pre-existing burrows or hollow stems. They are important pollinators and play a crucial role in controlling pest insect populations. This illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, from a specimen observed by the renowned British naturalist, William Elford Leach. The illustration was published in Leach's Zoological Miscellany, a collection of natural history observations and descriptions, published by McMillan in London in 1814. The intricacy and precision of the engraving showcase the high-quality standards of scientific illustration during the early 19th century. The Norwegian wasp remains an essential subject of study in entomology, and this beautiful illustration serves as a testament to the fascination and importance of insects in the natural world.
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