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Lysimachia leschenaultii, primrose family
Butterflies feeding on Lysumachia Leschenaultii. Plate 14 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1829 1928 Arthropod Arthropoda Asterid Butterflies Butterfly Cockburn Ericales Eudicot Flora Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata
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This exquisite illustration, titled "Butterflies feeding on Lysimachia Leschenaultii" and dated back to 1829, is a captivating representation of the natural beauty of the primrose family and its pollinators. The illustration, Plate 14 in the collection of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, is held at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London. The illustration showcases a harmonious interaction between the Lysimachia Leschenaultii, a member of the primrose family, and various butterflies. The plant, identified as a dicotyledon, angiosperm, and eudicot, is a flowering plant belonging to the Ericales order and the Asterid clade. Its vibrant yellow flowers attract a diverse array of butterflies, represented here as Lepidoptera, a class of insects within the Insecta phylum. The intricately detailed drawing reveals the delicate balance of nature, where the flowers of Lysimachia Leschenaultii provide nectar for the butterflies, ensuring their survival and contributing to the plant's pollination. The hexapod arthropods, with their six legs and segmented bodies, are depicted in various stages of feeding, adding to the dynamic scene. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, the talented artist behind this illustration, captured the essence of this natural phenomenon during the 19th century, a time when scientific exploration and documentation of the natural world were at the forefront of discovery and innovation. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and importance of the intricate relationships between different species within the natural world.
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