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Gloriosa superba, flame lily
Two butterflies feeding on flame lily (Gloriosa superba). Plate 47 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held in the at the Natural History Museum, London
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1829 1928 Arthropod Arthropoda Butterflies Butterfly Cockburn Gloriosa Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Liliaceae Angiospermae Colchicaceae Flame Lily Gloriosa Lily Gloriosa Superba Invertebrata
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This stunning 19th century print captures the beauty and allure of the Gloriosa superba, or flame lily, as it is graced by the presence of two exquisite butterflies. The image, titled "Two butterflies feeding on flame lily (Gloriosa superba)" and plate 47, was created by the renowned natural history illustrator Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn in the late 1800s. The print is currently held at the Natural History Museum in London and provides a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world during this time. The flame lily, a member of the Colchicaceae family, is a vibrant and eye-catching flowering plant, with its bright red and yellow blooms resembling a burst of flames. The plant is native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar, and its large, showy flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, hummingbirds, and the two butterflies depicted in this print. The butterflies, with their intricate wing patterns and delicate forms, add an extra layer of enchantment to the scene. As members of the Lepidoptera order, they are part of the larger group of invertebrates known as arthropods, which also includes insects and crustaceans. The butterflies shown here are likely members of the Hexapoda class, which includes all insects and arthropods with six legs in their immature stages. The intricate details of the illustration, from the veins on the butterfly wings to the delicate petals of the flame lily, showcase the meticulous skill of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn as a natural history artist. This print not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also provides a valuable record of the natural world during the 19th century.
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