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Four-lined cicindela beetle, Cicindela quadrilineata
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Four-lined cicindela beetle, Cicindela quadrilineata
Four-lined cicindela or tiger beetle, Cicindela quadrilineata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating Four-lined Cicindela Beetle, scientifically known as Cicindela quadrilineata. The intricate detailing in this illustration, drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, brings out the unique features of this remarkable insect. The Four-lined Cicindela Beetle, also known as the Four-lined Tiger Beetle, is a member of the large and diverse family of beetles called Coleoptera. Native to the Americas, this beetle is easily recognizable by the distinct black and orange stripes adorning its elongated body. With its powerful legs and large, piercing mandibles, the Four-lined Cicindela Beetle is a formidable predator in its habitat. It is often found in open, sunny areas, such as sandy beaches and dunes, where it hunts its prey, which includes small invertebrates, with incredible speed and agility. This illustration was published in William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, a renowned scientific journal of the time, published by McMillan in London in 1815. The journal, which featured a wide range of natural history subjects, was an essential resource for both scientific research and conservation efforts. This beautiful and detailed engraving serves as a testament to the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, a practice that remains relevant today.
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