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Mussaenda speciosa
Plate 66 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)
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1829 1928 Arthropod Arthropoda Butterflies Butterfly Cockburn Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Angiospermae Invertebrata Magnoliophyta
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Plate 66" of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn's botanical illustration series showcases the captivating beauty of Mussaenda speciosa, a flowering plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The dark background accentuates the vibrant colors and intricate details of the plant and the invertebrates it attracts. Cockburn, a renowned 19th century botanical artist, meticulously captured the essence of this plant, from its velvety, dark leaves to its funnel-shaped, bright red and yellow flowers. The image is alive with the presence of various Lepidoptera, or butterflies, drawn with remarkable accuracy and detail. These insects, with their intricate wing patterns and delicate forms, add an ethereal quality to the illustration. The Mussaenda speciosa is known to attract a diverse range of insects, including various species of hexapods, or six-legged arthropods. The illustration is a testament to the intricate relationship between the plant world and the invertebrate world. The Mussaenda speciosa provides nectar for the butterflies and other insects, while they, in turn, aid in pollination. This symbiotic relationship is a fundamental aspect of the natural world, and Cockburn's illustration beautifully captures this delicate balance. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, born in 1829, was a prolific botanical artist of the 19th century. Her work, which includes hundreds of botanical illustrations, showcases her exceptional talent and dedication to accurately recording the natural world. This illustration, created in the late 1800s, is a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and the important role that invertebrates play in it. The Mussaenda speciosa, with its dark, alluring leaves and vibrant, colorful flowers, is a sight to behold. Cockburn's illustration invites us to appreciate the intricacies of this plant and the insects it attracts, and to marvel at the delicate balance of nature.
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