Shield Bugs & Lanternfly – Jardine 1830s Original Hand-Colored Entomology Print

Original antique hand-colored engraving from Jardine’s Naturalist’s Library

Description

Original 1830s hand-colored engraving from Sir William Jardine’s celebrated Naturalist’s Library – Entomology. This vibrant plate features brilliantly colored true bugs, including striking Shield Bugs and a boldly patterned Lanternfly.

Jardine’s entomology plates are admired for their rich hand-coloring, elegant composition, and scientific detail. Engraved by Lizars, whose precision and clarity defined early natural-history illustration.

This is an authentic 19th-century print, not a modern reproduction.

Species Depicted

  • Sautellera dispar – Lanternfly / Planthopper
  • Pentatoma rutilans – Shield Bug
  • Raphigaster incarnatus – Shield Bug

Condition

Very good for age. Light toning and minor foxing typical of prints from the 1830s. Strong, clean hand-coloring. Please examine photos for details.

Approx. Size

Approx. 16.5 × 10.5 cm (6.5 × 4.1 inches)

Shipping

Ships flat with archival materials. Combined shipping available for multiple items.

Guarantee

Guaranteed original antique print from Jardine’s Naturalist’s Library. Seller with over 20 years of experience.

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