TERRIBLE TERMITE,Grain blister foot,Wood louse,1894 Antique Wood Engraving

Historical Collectible Entomology Art Print

Termites, sometimes known as white ants, are a group of eusocial insects usually classified at the taxonomic rank of order, Isoptera. Termites feed on wood and other dead plant material, and several species are economically important as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings. Termites are also significant in subtropical and tropical regions, where they help recycle wood and other plant matter. Around 2,750 species have been described so far. (wikipedia) PRINT shows the following Falschnetzflügler: - Eintagsfliege with their last Häutung together with larva - Wood louse (Psocus lineatus) - Males of the Eintagsfliege (Ephemera vulgata) - Grain blister foot (Thrips cerealium) - Zweischwänzige bank fly (Perla bicaudata) - Females of the common bank carrion (Palingenia horaria) - Terrible termite (term dirus)

Approximate Overall Size: 6 X 9 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate - Excellent Condition. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. Blank on the Back