Zoology Collection highlights
Dr Auzoux's May Beetle
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One of the most curious insects in the collection is Dr Auzoux's model of a May beetle.
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Louis Auzoux (1979-1880) was a French anatomist and naturalist who became famous for his large scale and highly accurate models of human and veterinary specimens.
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The models are made of several parts; each of which can be removed to show anatomical details.
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The May beetle (Melolontha vulgaris) was an agricultural pest, eating crops such as potatoes and corn.