The Wasp — 1879 — page 287: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* is primarily educational rather than satirical. It's Episode Seven of "Questions in Zoology Defined," a series explaining insects and animals to readers. The illustrations show various beetles with humorous captions. One drawing is labeled "The Affinity Between Beats and Beetles," though the actual connection between the two isn't explained in the visible text. The article discusses beetles' diversity, their behaviors, and includes observations about specific types like tiger beetles and harlequin beetles. The content appears designed to entertain while educating Victorian-era readers about natural history. Rather than targeting political figures or social issues, it uses wit and curious natural facts as its humor, making science engaging for a general audience.