Montazah, Elephant Beetle and Heliopolis moths

DateJuly 1918-April 1919Reference NumberAms 507/4/2DescriptionIllustrations of two beetles and two moths.
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Below beetle on left: Montazah 26-7-18 Egypt

Below bettle on right: Elephant Beetle

Along lefthand side: See Back

Below moths: Aotea 7/4/19 Heliopolis

Along bottom left: This was natural size

These would have been sketched when Arnold was serving overseas in the 15th New Zealand Company of the Imperial Camel Corps.

The Elephant Beetle shown has an elongated snout and robust body, characteristics typical of the weevil family (Curculionidae). The moth resembles the Crimson Speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella).CreatorWatson, Arnold Henfrey, 1882-1960LevelItemExtent1 pagePhysical Description87mm by 126mmLanguageEnglish, Latin

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 507/4/2

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Part of Archive CollectionAms 507Part of Archive SeriesInsect Natural History Illustrations

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