![Botanical illustration of a plant with large, rounded, bell-shaped flowers and spider-like structures.]()
A detailed botanical illustration of a plant, likely a species of orchid or similar, rendered in a light brown or sepia tone on aged paper. The central feature is a large, rounded, bell-shaped flower with a prominent, elongated, and slightly curved spur extending downwards. The flower is surrounded by several smaller, similar structures, possibly buds or smaller flowers, arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The entire composition is framed by delicate, spider-like structures that resemble the legs of a spider, radiating from the base of the central flower and extending towards the edges of the page. The background is a light, textured paper with some minor staining or discoloration, particularly at the top left.
Megalo ariculosa
Megalo Blentii
Eyes of Megalo magnifica
Megalo communis
Scytodes thomsoni
Lyctes cythrina
Agynus saloni
Episura diadema
Scorpio aliter
Episura caricicola
Lyctes tarentula
Scorpio aculeatus
Episura lineata
Tolypeus caudatus
Phrynosus lunatus
Phrynosus ruficornis
![Faint illustration of a spider at the top center of the page.]()
A faint, detailed illustration of a spider, likely a web-weaver, positioned at the top center of the page. The spider is shown from a dorsal view, with its eight legs spread out in a symmetrical pattern. The body is elongated, and the legs are thin and segmented.
![Faint illustration of a spider in the center of the page, possibly a different species or a different view.]()
A faint, detailed illustration of a spider, possibly a different species or a different view of the one above. It is positioned in the center of the page. The spider has a more rounded body and its legs are spread out in a different configuration, with some legs appearing to be in a more active or extended position.
![Faint illustration of a spider in the bottom left corner.]()
A faint, detailed illustration of a spider, located in the bottom left corner of the page. It is shown from a dorsal view, with its legs spread out. The body is somewhat elongated, and the legs are thin and segmented.
![Faint illustration of a spider in the bottom center.]()
A faint, detailed illustration of a spider, located in the bottom center of the page. It is shown from a dorsal view, with its legs spread out. The body is somewhat elongated, and the legs are thin and segmented.
![Faint illustration of a spider in the bottom right corner.]()
A faint, detailed illustration of a spider, located in the bottom right corner of the page. It is shown from a dorsal view, with its legs spread out. The body is somewhat elongated, and the legs are thin and segmented.
Araneus areolaris
Araneus sim
Araneus areolaris
Chelidus areolaris
Sten. rubens
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
Araneus areolaris
![A blank, aged, cream-colored page with faint, light brown stains and a subtle, embossed floral or leaf pattern.]()
This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page. The paper has a subtle, embossed pattern of leaves and flowers, which is faint and visible across the entire surface. There are several light brown, irregular stains scattered across the page, particularly near the top center and bottom edge, suggesting age or moisture damage. The overall texture appears slightly grainy and aged.
This plate contains 25 detailed scientific illustrations of arachnids, each accompanied by a Latin label. The species shown are:
- Scelotes areolaris: A large, hairy spider with a prominent cephalothorax and abdomen.
- Araneus are: Two small, oval-shaped spiders.
- Tremulastrum tinctum: A small, segmented spider with a rounded body.
- Chelicer areolaris: A scorpion with large, curved pincers.
- Siro rubens: A small, elongated scorpion.
- Araneus areolaris: A large, complex spider with many long, jointed legs.
- Araneus areolaris: A large, complex spider with many long, jointed legs, shown from a different angle.
- Pygococcus palmarum: A large, hairy spider with a complex cephalothorax.
- Araneus pacificus: A large, hairy spider with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Bidella longicornis: A small, elongated spider with a pointed cephalothorax.
- Smaridia pacifica: A small, oval-shaped spider with a rounded body.
- Laridus ruber: A large, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Hybrius extensor: A small, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Prospalta regitans: A small, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Actenus parvulus: A small, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Hydrochus geographicus: A small, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Hydrochus crassus: A very small, oval-shaped mite.
- Argas retusus: A small, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- Lepus anthracinus: A large, hairy mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
- maculatus: A small, oval-shaped mite with a prominent cephalothorax.
![A blank page with a light beige background, showing faint, repeating patterns of spiders and other arachnids, likely a watermark or embossed design.]()
The image shows a blank page with a light beige or cream-colored background. Faint, repeating patterns of spiders and other arachnids are visible across the surface, suggesting a watermark or embossed design. The patterns are arranged in a grid-like fashion, with larger spider-like figures in the center and smaller ones in the corners and between them. The overall texture appears slightly grainy, typical of old paper.