Moth Collection (page 18)

Slender burnished brass, Thysanoplusia orichalcea (Yorkshire burnished brass moth; Phalaena Noctua aerifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany

Gold spangle moth, Autographa bractea (Phalaena Noctua bractea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Brixton Beauty, Acontia nitidula (Phalaena catena). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects

Madagascan sunset moth, Chrysiridia rhipheus (Urania riphaeus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Emperor moths
Giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri (Attacus pavonia major), and small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia (Attacus pavonia minor)

Rothschildia aurota moth (Attacus aurota). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Deaths head hawkmoth, six-spot burnet
Deaths head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, six-spot burnet, Zygaena filipendulae, and nine-spotted moth, Amata phegea. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles

Butterfly collector tools, 19th century. Butterfly net, raquet nets, pincers, pins, etc. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons

Hebe tiger, cream-spot tiger and garden tiger moth
Hebe tiger moth, Arctia festiva 1, cream-spot tiger, Epicallia villica 2, and garden tiger moth, Arctia caja 3. Ecaille hebe, Ecaille fermiere, Ecaille martre

Women entomologists catching butterflies in a garden, mid 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons, Hippolyte and Polydor Pauquet

Dysdaemonia boreas moth
Dysdaemonia boreas (Boreas moth, Phalaena boreas). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Unknown species of Australasian caterpillar, perhaps Sphinx moth family. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Eupalamides cyparissias (Cyparissias moth, Papilio cyparissias). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus (Annona sphinx, Sphinx annonae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Hebe tiger moth, Eucharia festiva (Hebe moth, Phalaena hebe). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

White witch moth, Thysania agrippina (Agrippina butterfly, Phalaena agrippina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder after Maria Sibylla Merian

White witch moth caterpillar, Thysania agrippina (Agrippina butterfly, Phalaena agrippina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder after Maria Sibylla Merian

Deaths head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Luna or comet moth, Actias species? (Long-tailed phalaena, Phalaena macroura.) Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta (Phalaena nupta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum (Hummingbird sphinx moth, Sphinx stellatarum). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Indian owl moth, Erebus macrops (Ox-eye moth, Phalaena macrops). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Vine or silver-striped hawk-moth, Hippotion celerio (Celerio moth, Sphinx celerio). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Rhodope moth, Colla rhodope (Phalaena rhodope). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Zig-zag emperor silkmoth, Gonimbrasia tyrrhea (African peacock moth, Phalaena tyrrhea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Sematura empedocles moth (Empedocles butterfly, Papilio empedocles). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Goat moth, Cossus cossus, moth, caterpillar, eggs and pupa (Phalaena cossus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Satellite sphinx moth, Eumorphia satellitia (Double-pointed sphinx, Sphinx satellitia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Panopus hawk-moth, Amplypterus panopus (Panopus moth, Sphinx panopus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Gaudy sphinx moth, Eumorpha labruscae (Wild-vine sphinx, Sphinx labruscae), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Automeris janus moth (Janus moth, Phalaena janus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Dirphia tarquinia moth (Tarquinia, Phalaena tarquinia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Eupterote fabia moth (Fabia moth, Phalaena fabia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Xyleutes strix moth (Strix moth, Phalaena strix). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropian moth, Phalaena cecropia), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Regal moth, Citheronia regalis (Persimon moth, Phalaena regia), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Cluentius sphinx moth, Neococytius cluentius (Sphinx cluentius). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Cacao or cocoa tree and fruit, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by P. Sluyter after an illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam

Mulberry leaf and silkworm, Bombyx mori
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, caterpillar and pupa with mulberry leaf, Morus alba I. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam

Greater burdock with moth
Greater burdock, Arctium lappa plant, with moth, caterpillar and pupa LXIII. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam. 1730

Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, with moth, caterpillar and pupa, CXX. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam. 1730

Garden orache with moth
Garden orache, Atriplex hortensis, with moth, caterpillar and pupa. CXVII. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam. 1730

Gooseberry with moth
Gooseberry plant, groseille de jardin, Ribes uva-crispa with moth, caterpillar and pupa, Plate XXIX. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F

Leopard moth, sallow kitten and prominent moths
Wood leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina, sallow kitten, Furcula furcula, iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius, pebble prominent, Notodonta ziczac, and lesser swallow prominent, Pheosia gnoma

Giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri (Pavonia major). Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte Lucas Natural History of European

Small emperor moth and tau emperor
Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female, and tau emperor, Aglia tau. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte

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"British Moths: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Beauty" In the enchanting world of British moths, the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully perches on a vibrant plant, basking in the warm sun. Its striking black wings adorned with crimson bands make it an exquisite sight to behold. Speaking of remarkable moths, let's not forget the De Havilland Puss Moth that soared through the skies in 1930, piloted by none other than Amy Johnson. This pioneering English female aviator made history as she fearlessly stood beside her aircraft, capturing hearts and inspiring generations to follow their dreams. The De Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth holds a special place in aviation history as well. Serving as the RAF's standard primary trainer during World War II, this charismatic moth took flight with elegance and grace. As we explore further into this captivating realm, we encounter a delightful array of common British moths fluttering about. Among them is the de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa, showcasing its intricate patterns and delicate beauty. Another notable species is the de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth L6923 - a true symbol of resilience and strength. With its distinctive yellow body contrasting against deep blue skies, it embodies freedom and adventure. Venturing beyond Britain's borders brings us face-to-face with Xanthopan morganii praedicta - better known as Sphinx moth. This mesmerizing creature captivates our imagination with its long proboscis perfectly adapted for sipping nectar from flowers under moonlit nights. Let us not overlook our colorful companions either - butterflies. Their graceful dance amidst blossoming meadows adds an extra touch of magic to nature's tapestry alongside these magnificent moths. From Amy Johnson's daring exploits to picturesque landscapes filled with diverse winged wonders like never before seen sphinx moths, British moths continue to amaze and inspire.