Snapdragon flower (Antirrhinum majus) with five species of bee. Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1808, after J. Ihle.
- Ihle, Johann-Eberhard, 1727-1814.
- Date:
- 4 June 1808
- Reference:
- 25376i
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London : published as the Act directs by J. Wilkes, 4 June 1808.
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 24.9 x 19 cm
Lettering
Antirrhinum, Apalus, Aphis and Apis. 1. the dark flowered toadflax 2. and 3. plant-lice 4. the Chinese bee 5. the virginian bee 6. the Surinam bee 7. the New York bee 8. Apalus bimaculatus 9. the head & corselet of the same magnified J. Pass sc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 25376i
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