Two gall flies with their larva and pupa are shown next to infested plants. Engraving by Heath.

Date:
1 October 1805
Reference:
41055i
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Cynips: the typical genus of the gall flies, hymenopterous insects which puncture plants in order to deposit their eggs, and thus produce galls or gall-nuts

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London (Fleet Street) : G. Kearsley, 1 October 1805.

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1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 22.4 x 14 cm

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Cynips. C. Rosoe m & f. with larva & pupa all magnified. Heath sculp.

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Wellcome Collection 41055i

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