Cochineal cactus (Nopalea cochenillifera) with insects that feed on it, including the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1801, after J. Ihle.

  • Ihle, Johann-Eberhard, 1727-1814.
Date:
27 November 1801
Reference:
25390i
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London : published as the Act directs by J. Wilkes, 27 November 1801.

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 24.1 x 19 cm

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Coccinella, and Coccus. fig 1 to 15. different species of Coccinella fig 16 to 21. male and female Coccus fig 22 to 27. the insect supposed to feed on the Coccus J. Pass sculpt.

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Wellcome Collection 25390i

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