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Metamorphosis in Motion: A Study of Butterfly Lifecycles, 1890
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These plates illustrate three notable butterfly species:
1. **Silver-Bordered Ringlet (Boloria selene, previously known as Clossiana selene):**
The Silver-Bordered Ringlet is depicted in the top image on the first plate. This butterfly is primarily brown with a series of orange crescents along the edges of the wings. The undersides show a series of silver-white spots along the margins of the hindwings, which give the species its common name. It's a butterfly found in damp meadows and woodland clearings and is known for its rapid and low flight.
2. **White Admiral (Limenitis camilla):**
Shown in the first and second plates, the White Admiral has a distinctive appearance with black wings intersected by broad white bands. This creates a striking contrast that is easily recognizable. They inhabit woodland areas and are known for their graceful, gliding flight, which often includes sailing between sunspots on the woodland floor.
3. **Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta):**
The Red Admiral, featured in the third plate, has dark wings with red bands and white spots. It is a migratory butterfly, known for its ability to travel large distances. Its strong flight and distinctive patterns make it one of the most recognizable and widely studied butterflies. The Red Admiral is adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including gardens and parks.
What makes these butterflies interesting, aside from their beauty and the intricate details captured in the hand-colored plates, is their varied habitats and behaviors. The Silver-Bordered Ringlet's association with damp environments, the White Admiral's gliding flight in dappled sunlight of woodlands, and the Red Admiral's migratory nature reflect a diversity that goes beyond mere appearance. These traits, along with their role in pollination and as indicators of a healthy ecosystem, have intrigued entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike since Morris's times.
"A History of British Butterflies" by Morris is a respected work that not only offers a visual catalog of British butterflies but also provides insight into their lives, such as their behaviors, lifecycles, and the environments they inhabit. The sixth edition, with its hand-colored plates, would have been an especially valuable resource at the time of its publication in 1890, contributing to the knowledge and appreciation of these delicate creatures.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)Width: 6.82 in (17.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Condition: Good given age, general age-related toning. Some small spots.. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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