"Received its specific name on account of the fondness exhibited by its curious larva for bacon." — Goodrich, 1859

Lard Beetles

"Received its specific name on account of the fondness exhibited by its curious larva for bacon." —…

Two hemispheres which can be exactly fitted on each other; their exact adjustment is further assisted by a projecting internal rim, with is smeared with lard.

Magdeburg Hemisphere

Two hemispheres which can be exactly fitted on each other; their exact adjustment is further assisted…

A Poland-China pig, best suited for lard.

Poland-China pig

A Poland-China pig, best suited for lard.