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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Main Author: Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853 (Author)
Other Authors: Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893, Curtis, Charles M., approximately 1795-1839
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: 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.
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.