Flustra, Forficula, and Formica. Seven curious species of Flustra: two of the Forficula or Earwig: and the Formica Cephalotes, or Ant of Surinam. (B1-215)

Flustra, Forficula, and Formica. Seven curious species of Flustra: two of the Forficula or Earwig: and the Formica Cephalotes, or Ant of Surinam.
Lower Center: London, Published as the Act directs, Octr. 12th, 1805, by J. Wilkes. Lower Right: J. Pass sculpt.
Author: John Wilkes
Source / Publication: Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending, Under One General Alphabetical Arrangement, all the Words and Substance of Every Kind of Dictionary Extant in the English Language. In which the Improved Departments of the Mechanical Arts, the Liberal Sciences, the Higher Mathematics, and the Several Branches of Polite Literature, are Selected from the Acts, Memoirs, and Transactions, of the Most Eminent Literary Societies, in Europe, Asia, and America
Publisher: J. Adlard
Place of Publication: London
Date: October 12th, 1805
Engraver: J. Pass
Paper Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Platemark Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 7 5/8 inches.
Medium: Copperplate engraving
Language: English
Coloured: Black and white
Condition: The print is in good condition with some wear around the edges, including a tear into the left of the print and a smaller tear into the right side of the print, beyond the platemark area, as can be seen
Keywords: Flustra, Forficula, Formica, Bug, Bugs, Insect, Insects, Species, Seven Species, Earwig, Earwigs, Formica Cephalotes, Ant, Ants, Ant of Surinam, Surinam, Antique Print, Prints, antique, wall decor, wall art, interior decor, home decor, art history, history of art, original, rare, rare prints, rare books, authentic, black and white, engraving, encyclopedia, encyclopedia pages, 1800s, Wilkes, Adlard, Block, Pass, copper engraving, 
Price: US$45
Identification Number: B1-215