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Learn about Merian in these guest posts:

- Artistic Entomology, by Kay Etheridge, https://t.co/4ooGfecco4…

- The Protofeminist Insects of Giovanna Garzoni & by
https://t.co/LuJeK4dlTm

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2022-04-03

pioneering naturalist, botanist, entomologist & scientific illustrator died in 1717. Fascinated by how caterpillars metamorphosed into butterflies & moths, she created detailed illustrations depicting the life cycles of insects & their food plants.🦋🐛🌼

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2022-01-14

On the occasion today (Jan 13) of the anniversary of Merian's death, we re-publicize the guest post

"The Protofeminist Insects of & by Emma Steinkraus, of :

[https://t.co/mMjgQPzrmV]

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2021-01-14

See also the 's webpage about which includes a 3-minute animated video about the artist's contributions to science: https://t.co/odi1hxPNxr

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2020-10-08

Johanna Helena Herolt, daughter of the famed was a gifted botanical artist in her own right

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2017-06-20