Butterflies Phalaena Figura Phalaena Strigata and Phalaena Hieroglyphica

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"Butterflies Phalaena Figura Phalaena Strigata and Phalaena Hieroglyphica" is a work by Edward Donovan, an Anglo-Irish writer, natural history illustrator, and amateur zoologist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Donovan was known for his extensive contributions to the study of natural history through his detailed illustrations and descriptions of animal species, particularly insects and birds. This work is part of his broader contributions to entomology and is specifically focused on the depiction and study of certain species of moths.

The title suggests that the work includes illustrations and taxonomic descriptions of three different species of moths: one referred to as "Phalaena figura," another as "Phalaena strigata," and the third as "Phalaena hieroglyphica." The term "Phalaena" was historically used in the Linnaean system of classification to refer to moths in general, and these species names indicate particular patterns or characteristics that Donovan would have identified and described, such as the figurative or hieroglyphic-like markings on the wings of the moths.

Donovan's works were known for their scientific value as well as their artistic merit. His illustrations were often hand-colored and published in limited quantities, making them valuable not only to scientists for their accuracy and detail but also to collectors for their beauty. "Butterflies Phalaena Figura Phalaena Strigata and Phalaena Hieroglyphica" would have contributed to the scientific community's understanding of these species at the time of its publication and remains a testament to Donovan's skill as both a naturalist and an artist.

The work is likely to have been included in one of Donovan's larger publications, such as "The Natural History of British Insects" or "An Epitome of the Natural History of the Insects of China," which were series of volumes that contained numerous plates and descriptions of various insect species. These publications were significant in their time for bringing knowledge of diverse species to a wider audience, including both the scientific community and the interested public.

As with many historical scientific works, the taxonomy used by Donovan may have since been revised, and the species names he used might not correspond directly to current taxonomic nomenclature. Modern entomologists and taxonomists often refer back to early works like Donovan's for historical context and to trace the changes in species classification over time.

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