Meriaen Collection

Guava Psidium guineense hairy larva species Podalia
Guava (Psidium guineense) with hairy larva species of Podalia or Megalopyge, and larva and pupa of tobacco hawk moth (Manduca sexta)

Banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca io moth Automeris liberia
Banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) with io moth (Automeris liberia), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla

Branch guava tree leaf-cutter ants army ants
Branch of a guava tree with leaf-cutter ants, army ants, pink-toed tarantulas, huntsman spiders, and a ruby-topaz hummingbird

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta rustic sphinx
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica), larva and pupa of tetrio sphinx (Pseudosphinx tetrio) and garden tree-boa (Corallus enhydris)

Branch pomegranate tree blue morpho butterfly
Branch of a pomegranate tree with blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and larva of banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen

Branch swamp immortelle Erythrina fusca saturniid moth
Branch of a swamp immortelle (Erythrina fusca) with saturniid moth (Arsenura armida) and larvae of an unknown species, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Pineapple Ananas comosus metamorphosis bamboo page
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with metamorphosis of bamboo page (Philaethria dido) and twice-stabbed lady bird beetle (Chilocorus cacti)

Belly-ache bush Jatropha gossypifolia metamorphosis
Belly-ache bush (Jatropha gossypifolia) with metamorphosis of a giant sphinx moth (Cocytius antaeus), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche

Parrot flower Heliconia psittacorum leaves sweet potato
Parrot flower (Heliconia psittacorum) and leaves of sweet potato plant (Ipomoea batatus) with member of the mesquite bug (Pachylis pharanois) and larvae of an unidentified species of Eucleidae

Peacock flower Caesalpinia pulcherrima metamorphosis
Peacock flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) and metamorphosis of tobacco hawk moth (Manduca sexta), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Branch genip tree Genipa americana South American
Branch of a genip tree (Genipa americana) with South American palm weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum), unknown hairy larva (species of Megalopygidae), and bee (Eulema cingulata)

Thistle- plant Solanum stramoniifolium moth Automeris species
Thistle-like plant (Solanum stramoniifolium) with moth of the Automeris species, Molippa nibasa moth, and unidentified larva

Branch pomegranate tree Punica granatum blue morpho
Branch of a pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) with blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus) and larva of banded sphinx (Eumorpha fasciata)

Engraved title Maria Sybilla Meriaen de voortteeling
Engraved title, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Ottens, Frederik, Transfer engraving

Surinam caiman Paleosuchus palpebrosus biting
Surinam caiman (probably Paleosuchus palpebrosus) biting South American false coral snake (Anilius scytale), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Pomelo shaddock Citrus maxima metamorphosis moth
Pomelo or shaddock (Citrus maxima) with metamorphosis of moth (Urania leilus), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian

Branch fig tree Ficus carica metamorphosis fig sphinx
Branch of a fig tree (Ficus carica) with metamorphosis of fig sphinx (Pachylia ficus), and Pachylia syces moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Moonflower Ipomoea alba Passalus interruptus
Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) with Passalus interruptus beetle and jewel beettle (Euchroma gigantea), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta black tegu lizard
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with black tegu or lizard (Tupinambis nigropunctatus) and white peacock butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)

Blue morpho butterfly Morpho menelaus larva pupa
Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus), larva and pupa of an unidentified species, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian

Musaceae plant Heliconia acuminata metamorphosis
Musaceae plant (Heliconia acuminata) with metamorphosis of southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), unidentified moth, and flying wasp

Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes giant water
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with giant water bugs (Lethocerus grandis), veined tree-frog (Phrynohyas venulosa), tadpoles, and eggs

Cardinal guard flower Pachystachys coccinea owl butterfly
Cardinals guard flower (Pachystachys coccinea) with owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus) and unidentified larva, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Branch sweet orange tree Citrus sinensis metamorphosis
Branch of sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis) with metamorphosis of Rothschildia hesperus moth, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten

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"Discover the enchanting world of Meriaen, where nature's wonders unfold in a symphony of colors and transformations. From the vibrant Guava tree with its luscious fruit to the intricate patterns on the hairy larvae species Podalia, every detail tells a story. Witness the delicate beauty of a Banana tree flower attracting an io moth Automeris liberia, as Branch guava tree leaf-cutter ants march in unison like an army. Marvel at the rustic sphinx caterpillar gracefully perched on a cassava branch, while a blue morpho butterfly dances upon a pomegranate tree branch. In this mesmerizing realm, even swamp immortelle trees become home to saturniid moths that flutter through their branches. Pineapples undergo metamorphosis right before your eyes, transforming into bamboo pages waiting to be written upon by nature's penmanship. The Belly-ache bush reveals its own transformative journey alongside Jatropha gossypifolia metamorphosis. Parrot flowers sway gently amidst leaves of sweet potato plants as they prepare for their own magical transformation. Caesalpinia pulcherrima blooms burst forth like peacock feathers during their metamorphosis phase. And let us not forget about Genip trees from South America that offer shelter and sustenance to various creatures within their branches. Even thistle-plants hold secrets within them as Automeris species moths find solace among Solanum stramoniifolium leaves. In Meriaen, each element plays its part in creating an ecosystem teeming with life and wonder. " Step into this captivating realm and immerse yourself in the extraordinary tales woven by Mother Nature herself – welcome to Meriaen.