Chionaspis salicis [Willow scale] mb-code 1238736 Grand-elect and Past Grand sitting

Grand-elect and Past Grand sitting on a canopied dais

which the Duke of Portland is handing to them

whilst attempting to beat his own world record of 276 mph at a speed close to 320 mph on his return run

Landscape view of the town of Potenza

One part of the 'Grand Architectural Panorama of London'

Chionaspis salicis [Willow scale] mb-code 1238736 Grand-elect and Past Grand sittingPlate 19, 'Monograph of the Coccidae of the British Isles', by Robert Newstead (Ray Society, 1900 1902). Figures 1 9 Chioaspis salicis, views of the insects including the winged male (figure 9), the apterous male (figure 8), infestation of willow branch (figure 1) and copulating male (figure 3a). Natural size and at various magnifications. Figure 2a cut into the main backing board. Signed 'R. Newstead ad nat del.' Some rough sketches are visible