Chorosoma Arundinis. (Sea Reed, Marram, Sea Mat-weed) Plate 297.

Chorosoma Arundinis. (Sea Reed, Marram, Sea Mat-weed) Plate 297. From British Entomology; Being Illustrations and Descriptions of The Genera of Insects…, published in London between 1824 and 1840 by John Curtis. This finely hand-colored plate depicts Chorosoma arundinis, a slender true bug of the family Coreidae, shown in association with coastal grasses such as Marram and Sea Mat-weed that bind shifting sand dunes. Curtis's text notes the insect's elongated form and grass-dwelling habits, emphasizing its close dependence on these hardy shoreline plants. As with many works in the series, the plate illustrates the intricate balance of insect and environment, uniting Curtis's precise observation with refined artistry to capture a lasting image of Britain's natural history.