Illustrations of British entomology, or, A synopsis of indigenous insects : containing their generic and specific distinctions : with an account of their metamorphoses, times of appearance, localities, food, and economy, as far as practicable /
This work, following an older system of classification, consists of 7 volumes of Mandibulata (insects with chewing mouthparts/mandibles), 4 volumes of Haustellata (insects with sucking mouthparts, such as the Lepidopteran haustellum), and 1 supplementary volume. The plates are colored by hand, after...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for the author, published by Baldwin and Cradock,
1828-1846.
London : Henry G. Bohn |
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| Summary: | This work, following an older system of classification, consists of 7 volumes of Mandibulata (insects with chewing mouthparts/mandibles), 4 volumes of Haustellata (insects with sucking mouthparts, such as the Lepidopteran haustellum), and 1 supplementary volume. The plates are colored by hand, after drawings by C.M. Curtis and John Obadiah Westwood. |
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| Item Description: | Issued monthly in parts, May 1827-January 1837. Title pages issued with dates not always reflecting the publication pattern. The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy contains a paper wrapper for no. VI issued October 1, 1827 [6th installment issued of vol. 1, pt 1]. |
| Physical Description: | 7 volumes in 11, plates : color illustrations ; 26 cm + 1 supplement (vi, 32 pages, plates). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |