Getreue Abbildungen naturhistorischer Gegenstände in Hinsicht auf Bechsteins kurzgefasste gemeinnützige Naturgeschichte des In- und Auslandes Nürnberg In der Schneider und Weigelschen Kunst- und Buchhandlung 1793-1809 natural history pictorial works insect, The illustration features a collection of aquatic insects, prominently including three detailed representations of the water beetle species *Dytiscus marginalis*. Each specimen is meticulously rendered, showcasing distinctive features such as their elongated bodies and ornate coloration. Below them, a larval form is depicted, highlighting its segmented body and appendages, along with a pupal case that illustrates the transition stage of these aquatic insects. The accompanying text, in an elegant script, identifies the beetles and contextualizes their life cycle, emphasizing the intricate details characteristic of entomological studies.