Twelve beetles (insects of the order Coleoptera). Coloured etching.

Date:
20 January 1787
Reference:
40477i
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[London] : Harrison & Co., 20 January 1787.

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 32.7 x 18.5 cm

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1. Elephant beetle. 2. Stag beetle. 3. Brass beetle. 4. Green tortoise beetle. 5. Shield beetle. 6. Seven spotted lady cow beetle. 7. Two spotted lady cow beetle. 8. Four spotted lady cow beetle. 9. Capricorn beetle. 10. Musk beetle. 11. Unicorn beetle. 12. Dorr beetle or chafer. Plate XCIV.

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Wellcome Collection 40477i

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