1986 Leaf-Footed Bug Anisoscelis Flavolineata Print - Durin Bernard Scientific Illustration - Blanchard Entomology - 11 x 13 in

This is a gorgeous high quality vintage print taken from a disbound copy of Les Insectes by Bernard Durin. The dimensions are 11 x 13 inches. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53836226 for more Insects prints. This print shows a fantastical-looking insect belonging to the Coreidae family, which includes around 2,000 species. Their shiny integuments, brownish-yellow in color, have a leathery appearance. The insect shown here is decorated with an elegant pattern made of white lines (albolineata). The hind legs of the males have a broad, flat part resembling a leaf. Their color resembles that of autumn foliage. The reason for these extravagant ornaments remains to be discovered. These insects sucks sap from leaves and young shoots, which quickly wither due to their saliva. They inject their saliva into the plant while sucking it. They are very active and flee at the slightest alert. When they are not seen, they are betrayed by their smell. Anisoscelis flavolineata was classified by Blanchard in 1849. He described it as a new species within the genus . Later it was placed as a junior synonym of Anisoscelis alipes.  **Background** The artist Bernard Durin was an artist and illustrator transforming the tiniest creatures into works of art. Born in France in 1940, "Beetles and Other Insects," was published in 1980. It is considered a masterpiece. Durin has captured the intricate patterns, textures, and colours of his subjects with stunning accuracy. He made around 60 portraits of insects, using rare and fascinating specimens entrusted to him by the entomologists of the Museum of Natural History in Paris. Durin’s work combines scientific precision with artistic beauty. This has made them valuable to entomologists and other scientists. Bernard Durin passed away in 1988. His illustrations continue to be admired for their beauty and precision, and they remain a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world. **About Your Purchase:** - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL vintage print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: This print is sold unmounted. **Condition:** Good. Consistent with age. Reverse shows text in German. There is no show-through. **Returns & Shipping** - **Returns:** No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - **Packaging:** All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1-3 days - US/EU delivery within 5-12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7-21 days