1986 Seven-Spotted Ladybird Coccinella Septempunctata Print - Durin Bernard Les Insectes - Scientific Art - Linnaeus Entomology - 11 x 13 in

This is a gorgeous high quality vintage print with vivid colours 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 group of insects feed on aphids, and their larvae destroy large numbers of pest insects. This is true for most species of ladybirds (Coccinellidae family). However, there are also phytophagous or mycophagous species that feed on leaves or mold. The larvae are very voracious. It has been proven that a single Coccinella larva can devour 267 aphids of 1–2 mm size in just 13 days; adults consume around 100 aphids per day. Ladybirds hibernate in groups under tree bark or moss. In spring, the female lays numerous eggs multiple times on the underside of leaves. The larva hunts prey on plants and eventually pupates. The seven-spotted ladybird shown here measures 6 to 8 mm in length. Its larva is dark in color and has many red and black spots on its back. These bright colors are a warning. Ladybirds have the ability, when threatened, to secrete small droplets of blood from the joints of their legs. This blood contains toxic substances; the bleeding acts as a form of protection. Experiments have shown that ladybirds are eaten by some animals but avoided by others. **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. The 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