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Friday, January 17, 2025

1. Nymphalis (Charaxes) Jason; 2. Thecla Acis; 3. Thecla Simaethis.

 


Illustrations of exotic entomology, containing upwards of six hundred and fifty figures and descriptions of foreign insects, interspersed with remarks and reflections on their nature and properties

Date Issued: 1837

https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47d9-6f1e-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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