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Approximate Plate Size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches - Approximate Overall Size: 12 x 9 1/2 inches CONDITION: Folded. German Text. As Scanned. The table's content revolves around the mimicry of insects, categorized into several sections: I. Mimicry of partially eaten, withered, or skeletonized plant leaves by butterflies and leaf insects. Figures 1 and 2 depict Anaea Phantes (South America) in flight and at rest, while Figure 3 shows Anaea opalina from Figure 4. Figures 5-8 illustrate South American leaf insects (Pterochroza colorata, arose, cristata, and arrosa), with the first species fully represented, including the left forewing covering the body in the same position as in Figure 5. II. Mimicry of branches and twigs, with Figures 9a and 9b displaying the pupa of a butterfly (Papilio Evander, Brazil) resembling a broken branch, and Figure 10 showing the caterpillar of the elder moth (Ura pteryx Sambucaria, Germany). Figure 11 showcases the French stick insect (Bacillus gallicus). III. Imitation of bark, exemplified by the Brazilian bark bug (Phloea corticata) in Figure 12. IV. Mimicry of avoided prey, with subsections: A. Butterfly imitating another butterfly, shown in Figures 13-15, where females of Danais Chrysippus are imitated by females of Hypolimnas Misippus. B. Beetle imitating other beetles and butterflies, illustrated in Figures 16-19 with Calopteron bifasciatum and companions. C. Bees, wasps, and ichneumon wasps imitated by insects of other orders, depicted in Figures 20 and 21 with Brazilian butterflies (Pseudosphex species) and Figure 22 with a Mexican longhorn beetle (Charis species) mimicking a local bee. Figures 23-25 show European hoverflies and flower flies blending in among flower-visiting bees and wasps. D. Ants imitated by insects of other orders, shown in Figures 26 and 27 with a Brazilian ground beetle (Ctenostoma unifasciatum) and a German blind bug (Myrmecoris gracilis). T. Imitation of inedible or spoiled objects, with Figures 28a and 28b displaying the cocoon of a South American spinner moth (Aides Amanda) with holes made by parasitic wasps, Figure 29 showing a native moth (Tortrix ocellaria) resembling bird droppings, and Figure 30 illustrating a South American longhorn beetle (Desmiphora fasciculata) covered in mold or mimicking a venomous caterpillar. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique atlas or book publication. This map/print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print/map I have for sale, like many antique maps and prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 6546
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