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Curtis British Entomology Plate 141
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Curtis British Entomology Plate 141
Hymenoptera: Alysia apii (Celery-feeding Alysia) = Dapsilarthra apii (Curtis) [Plant: Apium graveolens (Wild Celery)] Date: 1824-39
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 141, featuring the celery-feeding Alysia apii (now known as Dapsilarthra apii), a tiny yet intriguing Hymenopteran insect. The plate, published between 1824 and 1839, was produced during the 19th century by the renowned natural history illustrator, John Fleming Seller, under the direction of Edward Newman and William Elwes. The meticulously detailed print showcases the insect in its natural habitat, perched on a wild celery plant, Apium graveolens. The Alysia apii, also known as the celery aphid or celery fly, is a common pest found on various Umbelliferae plants, including wild celery. These insects feed on the sap of the plant, causing damage and potentially transmitting diseases. The adult insects are small, measuring only 1.5 to 2.5 millimeters in length, and are characterized by their slender bodies, long antennae, and wings. The larvae, on the other hand, are wingless and have a distinctive cylindrical shape. This print not only serves as a testament to the rich natural history of the United Kingdom but also highlights the importance of documenting and understanding the intricacies of the natural world. The delicate interplay between the celery-feeding Alysia apii and its host plant, Apium graveolens, is a fascinating example of the complex relationships that exist between different species in the natural world.
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