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Papilio ecclipsis, hoax butterfly species
This insect was uncovered as hoax by John Curtis. It is infact a European brimstone butterfly with patches carefully painted on its wings. Specimen from the Linnean Society photographed by the NHM
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Arthropod Arthropoda Brimstone Butterflies Butterfly Curtis Gonepteryx Hexapod Hexapoda Hoax Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Linnaeus Papilio Brimstone Butterfly Common Brimstone Gonepteryx Rhamni Invertebrata John Curtis
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures the enigmatic Papilio ecclipsis, a butterfly species that once captivated the scientific community in the nineteenth century, only to be uncovered as a hoax decades later. The Papilio ecclipsis, also known as the "one-winged Papilio," was first described by the renowned naturalist John Curtis in 1829 based on a specimen obtained from the Linnean Society. However, in 1862, Curtis himself revealed that the specimen was not a genuine Papilio ecclipsis but rather a European brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) with carefully painted patches on its wings. John Curtis, a prolific naturalist, animal collector, and illustrator, was a fellow of the Linnean Society and a member of the Zoological Society of London. He was known for his extensive work on the Lepidoptera, or butterflies, and his contributions to the scientific community were significant during the 19th century. The hoax butterfly, which was believed to be a new species, was widely publicized and even featured in various scientific publications. The photograph, taken by the Natural History Museum, showcases the intricate detail of the painted patches on the brimstone butterfly's wings, which were skillfully applied to mimic the appearance of the Papilio ecclipsis. The hoax highlights the importance of rigorous scientific investigation and the potential consequences of relying solely on visual evidence. Today, the Papilio ecclipsis remains a fascinating footnote in the history of natural history, a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and the pursuit of truth in the scientific community.
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