Caterpillar Collection (page 2)

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

Kenya-Nature-caterpillar
This picture taken on June 19, 2019 shows a caterpillar perched on a shaft in Kwasasi, about 20 kilometres (13 miles) from Lamu town

Picture No. 12479403
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, head detail. Although Date:

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Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, mating. Although Date:

Picture No. 12479400
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori. Adult moth with eggs. Date:

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Bruco (Caterpillar)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Bruco (Caterpillar)), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Kalgoorlie Super Pit
The Fimiston Open Pit, also known as the Super Pit, is Australias largest open cut gold mine. The Super Pit is located on the south-east edge of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Cocoa Plant, Caterpillar, Butterflies, 1705 Illustration showing cocoa plant, caterpillar, pupa and butterflies. Illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717)

Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper, Pyrgus alveolus

zoology, image of butterflies, from Moses Harris "The Aurelian: or, natural history of English insects, namely, moths and butterflies", London, 1766, colour print

A Natural History of ENGLISH INSECTS. Illustrated with A Hundred COPPER PLATES, Curiously engraved from the life and exactly coloured by the AUTHOR, ELEAZAR ALBIN, Painter

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, and caterpillar 1, hornet moth, Sesia apiformis 2, and toothache plant
5324175 Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, and caterpillar 1, hornet moth, Sesia apiformis 2, and toothache plant, Spilanthes species by Dumenil

Flowers in a Glass Vase, c.1670 (oil on canvas mounted on oak))
BAL99456 Flowers in a Glass Vase, c.1670 (oil on canvas mounted on oak)) by Walscapelle, Jacob van (1644-1727); 59.8x47.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Jacob van Walscapelle)

Amanita Muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms in the underwood with a processionary bug (caterpillar) climbing one of them, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Red-line quaker, clouded buff and flounced chestnut
Red-line quaker, Agrochola lota, clouded buff, Diacrisia sannio, and flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola. Phalaena lota, russula, Bombyx ruffina

Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman
Antler moth, Cerapteryx graminis 1, 2, Lygephila lusoria 3, 4, and feathered footman, Coscinia striata 5-8. Phalaena graminis, tricuspis, grammica

Silver Y and Essex Y moths
Silver Y moth, Autographa gamma 1-4 and Essex Y moth, Cornutiplusia circumflexa 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Convolvulus hawk-moth and bindweed
Convolvulus hawk-moth, Agrius convolvuli, caterpillar and pupa with field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis LXXV. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten

Vase of Flowers, c. 1660. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Vase of Flowers, c. 1660

Emperor moths, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Emperor moths, 19th century. Top Left: Caterpillar of Emperor Moth Among Bramble Leaves Marked by Leaf-Mine. Centre: Male Emperor Moth. Lower centre: Female Emperor Moth

Queen larvae or caterpillar, Danaus gilippus, Florida

Monarch larvae or caterpillar, Danaus plexippus, Florida

Indian moon / Indian luna Moth (Actias selene) close up of defensive spines on caterpillar. Captive

Lasiocampa trifolii, caterpillar, Vobbia, Italy

Privet Hawk Moth (Sphinx ligustri) caterpillar on a branch, Den Helder, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Swallowtail caterpillar on Allium pulchellum

Picture No. 11071317
Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar feeding on a riverside herbacious plant - Dorset, UK. Date:

Defensive
Jimmy Hoffman

Obstacle!
Eyal Amer

dear friend
Stefano Mallus

Looking for a roof
Fabien BRAVIN

Let's Dance
Molly Fu

Caterpillar Traction Engine used by Army Service Corps, WW1
Caterpillar Traction Engine used by the Army Service Corps during the First World War Date: 1915

The Motor Picture Book, A Motor Tractor in the Desert Date: 1930

The Motor Picture Book, The Bears and the Tractor Date: 1930

African death's-head hawkmoth
Fabrizio Daminelli

Furry Face
Linda Arnado

Monarch caterpillar on purple milkweed Date: 11-06-2021

Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490333 Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490321 Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490322 Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Caterpillars destroying insects on an oak tree, History, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7279719 Caterpillars destroying insects on an oak tree, History, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Metamorphism
Savas Sener

European Peacock (Aglais io), insect animals antique illustration

Death s-head Hawk moth (Acherontia atropos), insect animals antique illustration

Monarch caterpillar on Green Milkweed

Monarch caterpillar on swamp milkweed

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The world of caterpillars is a fascinating one, filled with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Just like the beautiful butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian, these creatures undergo a remarkable transformation. From the Inachis io, also known as the peacock butterfly, to the sea green swallowtail butterfly, their delicate wings captivate our imagination. Illustrations of butterflies and green caterpillars on plant and flower stems remind us of their close relationship with nature. They gracefully navigate through leaves and petals, finding nourishment along the way. Take for instance the tobacco hornworm with its tobacco plant companion or the wooly bear - larva of a Tiger Moth - both showcasing unique adaptations in their respective environments. Not limited to just insects, even machines have been inspired by these incredible creatures. The Caterpillar track steam engine by R. Hornsby & Sons demonstrates how nature's designs can be replicated for human use. Caterpillars have also found their place in literature and popular culture. Who could forget Carroll's iconic character from Alice in Wonderland? Alice's encounters with this enigmatic creature left an indelible mark on readers' minds. Butterflies themselves have been subjects of admiration throughout history; 19th-century artists captured their beauty in stunning illustrations that still mesmerize today. Lastly, let us not overlook the significance of caterpillars as they transform into wanderers or monarchs feeding on milkweed plants—a reminder that change is inevitable but often leads to something extraordinary. In all its forms—whether fluttering through gardens or gracing pages—the caterpillar continues to enchant us with its journey towards becoming a magnificent butterfly.