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Paper wasp and nest, weevils and sea slugs on seaweed
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Paper wasp and nest, weevils and sea slugs on seaweed
Polistes gallicus, paper wasp and nest, blue weevil, Eupholus schoenherri, root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus, Polycera sea slugs, Ancula gibbosa, Atlantic ancula, on seaweed. Polliste et son nid, Polyceres sur un Fucus serratus, Polydies, Eupholes, Diaprepes. Handcoloured steel engraving by Sebin from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Atlantic Fucus Nest Root Seaweed Wasp Weevil Gallicus Polistes Serratus Slugs
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases a vibrant and intricate assemblage of marine and terrestrial creatures. At the center of the composition, a Paper Wasp (Polistes gallicus) and its nest are nestled among the fronds of a Fucus serratus seaweed. The wasp, with its slender waist and distinctive orange and black stripes, is shown in the act of foraging, likely collecting food for its offspring. Surrounding the wasp and its nest, various marine organisms inhabit the seaweed. A Blue Weevil (Eupholus schoenherri), with its metallic blue exoskeleton, clings to a nearby leaf. Another weevil, the Root Weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus), can be seen gnawing on the base of a seaweed stem. The seaweed is also home to several species of sea slugs, including the Polycera sea slugs (Ancula gibbosa and Atlantic Ancula). These mollusks, with their colorful patterns and undulating bodies, are a striking contrast to the more rigid forms of the wasps and weevils. The intricacy and detail of this engraving not only serve to illustrate the natural history of these organisms but also to highlight the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The delicate interplay of colors and forms, as well as the meticulous attention to detail, make this an enduring work of art and a testament to the skill of the engraver.
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