Illustrations of Typical Specimens of Coleoptera in the Collection

This detailed catalog of beetle specimens in the collection of the British Museum (Natural History) provides a valuable resource for entomologists and natural historians. Edited by the museum's curator of beetles, Charles Owen Waterhouse, the book contains hundreds of meticulously rendered illustrations of beetles from all over the world, along with detailed descriptions and classifications. Beautifully produced and endlessly informative, Illustrations of Typical Specimens of Coleoptera is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the natural world.

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