Chinese lanthorn fly or lantern fly Pyrops candelarius
Chinese lanthorn fly or lantern fly Pyrops candelarius This beautiful figure is "an exact copy from nature of the Chinese Lanthorn Fly drawn by the celebrated [George] Edwards." Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature" (1798~1802) published by Harrison, London.
Size: 2688px × 4524px
Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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