A flowering queen-flower (Lagerstroemia speciosa) with five glow-worms (Lampyris species) and a snake (Langaya species). Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1812.

Date:
22 October 1812
Reference:
25536i
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London : published as the Act directs, 22 October 1812.

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 26 x 20 cm

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Lagerstroemia, Lampyris, and Langaya. 1. royal Lagerstroemia 2.3. the common glow-worm 4 to 8. other species of Lampyris 9. the Langaya serpent. J. Pass sc.

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Wellcome Collection 25536i

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