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Insects

Collection Photographer:
Druse, Kenneth  Search this
Extent:
138 Photographs
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Topic:
Insects  Search this
Butterflies  Search this
Butterfly bushes  Search this
Flowers  Search this
Lythrum  Search this
Purple loosestrife  Search this
Verbena  Search this
Salvia  Search this
Yarrow  Search this
Rudbeckia  Search this
Lilies  Search this
Echinacea (Plants)  Search this
Lobelia  Search this
Rakes  Search this
Gardening -- Equipment and supplies  Search this
Clethra  Search this
Violets  Search this
Tulips  Search this
Eupatorium  Search this
Screen porches  Search this
Echinops ritro  Search this
Katydids  Search this
Dipsacaceae  Search this
Daisies  Search this
Monarda  Search this
Bees  Search this
Pollinator gardens  Search this
Bee skeps  Search this
Goldenrods  Search this
Roses  Search this
Rose hips  Search this
Vernonia  Search this
Daylilies  Search this
Petunias  Search this
Dragonflies  Search this
Cicadas  Search this
Equisetum  Search this
Ladybugs  Search this
Spiders  Search this
Praying mantis  Search this
Slugs (Mollusks)  Search this
Worms  Search this
Spider webs  Search this
Brassica  Search this
Cabbage  Search this
Tomatoes  Search this
Climbing plants  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Ken Druse garden photography collection
Identifier:
AAG.DRU, File DRU060
See more items in:
Ken Druse garden photography collection
Ken Druse garden photography collection / Series 2: Garden Images by Subject
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6931ba522-0b56-4dbe-a832-e6a4e16bac46
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-dru-ref55

Moths of North America, including Greenland

Title:
Moths of North America
Author:
Wedge Entomological Research Foundation  Search this
Physical description:
volumes <5.1, 6.1, 6.2., 7.6, 8.1, 9.5, 13.1A-C, 13.2A-B, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 18.1, 20.1, 20.2A-B, 21, 22.1A, 22.2, 25.1, 25.4, 26.9, 26.1, 27.1, 27.2, 27.3> illustrations, color plates, portraits 28-30 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
North America
Greenland
Date:
1971
Topic:
Moths  Search this
Call number:
QL548 .M68
QL548 .M918
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_10504

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2421A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax766bb8c70-7c9f-4f6c-a82e-a319d2772237
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2421A
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2421H
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax70b631908-3f7c-4e4d-8427-e95567a3104f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2421H
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2421M
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74aabb9c2-8cab-4223-bff0-e59ab087697b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2421M
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2422A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c465d528-bff8-4f14-9e93-73b24c57a427
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2422A
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2422B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c89daf40-1a0a-4c29-b218-2c1fcc79e849
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2422B
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2422D
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7debf08e9-032c-4ae9-abba-6094f8c7e392
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2422D
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2022-0228A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c0210d82-e1d5-438e-808e-b9db31868320
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0228A
Online Media:

Six printing plates for the print "Butterflies"

Artist:
Hamaguchi Yozo 浜口陽三 (Japan, 1909-2000)  Search this
Medium:
Printing plate
Type:
Tool and Equipment
Origin:
Japan
Topic:
Japan  Search this
Japanese Art  Search this
The Kenneth and Kiyo Hitch Collection of Modern and Contemporary Japanese Prints  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase and partial gift of the Kenneth and Kiyo Hitch Collection from Kiyo Hitch with funds from the Mary Griggs Burke Endowment
Accession Number:
S2019.3.248.1a-5a
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3c490092a-c2f0-4178-aa72-63585f3b3e46
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S2019.3.248.1a-5a
Online Media:

Four printing plates for "Three Butterflies"

Artist:
Hamaguchi Yozo 浜口陽三 (Japan, 1909-2000)  Search this
Medium:
Printing plate
Type:
Tool and Equipment
Origin:
Japan
Topic:
Japan  Search this
Japanese Art  Search this
The Kenneth and Kiyo Hitch Collection of Modern and Contemporary Japanese Prints  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase and partial gift of the Kenneth and Kiyo Hitch Collection from Kiyo Hitch with funds from the Mary Griggs Burke Endowment
Accession Number:
S2019.3.290.1a-4a
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye319a2245e-9494-4259-a327-792bdab78851
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S2019.3.290.1a-4a
Online Media:

Arthropod Adaptations

Creator:
Smithsonian Education  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2015-05-28T13:34:19.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Education  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianEducation
Data Source:
Smithsonian Education
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianEducation
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_bz4ODmqbnQA

The Scientific Method: Will Ants Carry a Smithsonian Logo?

Creator:
Smithsonian Education  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2014-04-16T14:27:24.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Education  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianEducation
Data Source:
Smithsonian Education
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianEducation
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_mrJ_eu7UAP8

UnZOOsual Careers: Insect Zoo Lead

Creator:
National Zoo  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2022-04-26T16:59:39.000Z
YouTube Category:
Pets & Animals  Search this
Topic:
Zoology;Animals;Veterinary medicine;Animal health  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianNZP
Data Source:
National Zoo
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianNZP
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_qVJceyGNSIo

Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

Creator:
Smithsonian Science Education Center  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2015-09-21T18:22:06.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Education;Science  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianScienceEdCenter
Data Source:
Smithsonian Science Education Center
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianScienceEdCenter
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_DD7FilgpiDU

Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

Creator:
Smithsonian Science Education Center  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2015-09-21T18:22:18.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Education;Science  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianScienceEdCenter
Data Source:
Smithsonian Science Education Center
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianScienceEdCenter
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ld1F9xKR9BU

Native Pollinators of the Mid-Atlantic

Creator:
Smithsonian Gardens  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-06-30T15:05:20.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Gardens  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianGardens
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianGardens
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_96JjSaNcXZ8

Monarchs on the Move - Smithsonian Gardens, Habitat Exhibition

Creator:
Smithsonian Gardens  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2020-02-05T14:51:07.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Gardens  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianGardens
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianGardens
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_Hxt6QKqmFDk

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar defense mechanism

Creator:
Smithsonian Gardens  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2013-08-28T13:05:08.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Gardens  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianGardens
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianGardens
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_NTVdgzOwyrM

Pipevine swallowtail #butterfly was spotted drinking nectar from Aesculus parviflora. #Gardening

Creator:
Smithsonian Gardens  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-07-08T12:32:07.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Gardens  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianGardens
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianGardens
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ochDIN5k4tQ

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