IMAGE
Abbot, John, 1751-1840 :Black streaked little yellow butterfly. [ca 1818]
- Date
- 1816 - 1818
- Reference
- E-272-f-020
- Description
Two black streaked yellow butterflies in flight and one feeding on a branch of the cassia chamaecrista. According to the artist's notes 'Feeds on the cassia chamacrista'
Plant identified as Chamaecrista fasciculata (L) Greene (Cassia fasciculata)
Other Titles - Eurema daira
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour on cream wove paper 342 x 248 mm
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- Part of
- Abbot, John 1751-1840 :Original drawings of insects by J Abott. [1816?] / Abbot, John 1751-1840 :Original drawings of insects by J Abott. [1816?]
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Scientific illustrations, Watercolour on cream wove paper 342 x 248 mm, Orientation: Vertical image, Watermark: No watermark
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