Galeruca Viburni. (Smooth Speedwell) Plate 371.

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• ARTIST: John Curtis

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: c. 1832

• EDITION SIZE: Paper size 9 1/8 x 5 5/8" (23 x 14.2 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Galeruca Viburni. (Smooth Speedwell) Plate 371. From British Entomology; Being Illustrations and Descriptions of the Genera of Insects…, published in London between 1824 and 1840 by John Curtis. This hand-colored plate illustrates Galeruca viburni, a leaf beetle of the Chrysomelidae family, shown in connection with its host plant, Smooth Speedwell (Veronica officinalis). Curtis’s accompanying text provides insight into the beetle’s form and habits, along with the botanical characteristics of the plant, underscoring the intricate ties between insects and their native flora. Plate 371 exemplifies the balance of artistry and scientific accuracy that defines Curtis’s landmark series, capturing both entomological detail and botanical context in a single composition.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 10 x 13 inch mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original hand color.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Animals & Insects , Other Insects