Charles d’Orbigny’s Eastern Dobsonfly illustration showcases the insect Corydalus cornutus with a high level of precision, emphasizing the species’ key features like its long mandibles and veined wings. This piece is part of his broader work in 19th-century natural history documentation, where visual accuracy was crucial for scientific purposes. D’Orbigny’s artistic style not only captured the biological specifics of each species but also applied artistic techniques such as hand-coloring and fine engraving to make the illustrations visually appealing. The dobsonfly depiction fits into a larger trend of entomological art during the period, which aimed to bridge scientific study with public fascination for the natural world. His contributions were part of significant collections like the Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle (1849), a key reference work of the time that blended education with art, making the often-overlooked insect world more accessible and engaging for broader audiences.