Satellite sphinx and spurge hawkmoth

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Satellite sphinx and spurge hawkmoth

Satellite sphinx, Eumorpha satellitia, female 1, male 2, and spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837. Satellite sphinx, Eumorpha satellitia, female 1, male 2, and spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837

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Drury Entomology Euphorbiae Exotic Hawk Moth Hyles Illustrations Lepidoptera Satellite Sphinx Spurge Westwood

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This handcoloured lithograph, taken from John O. Westwood's new edition of Dru Drury's Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, published by Bohn in London in 1837, showcases four stunning moths: the Satellite Sphinx, Eumorpha satellitia, and the Spurge Hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae. The Satellite Sphinx moths, depicted as a female (numbered 1) and a male (numbered 2), are characterized by their striking, iridescent wings. The female's wings are adorned with intricate patterns, while the male's wings display a more uniform, metallic sheen. Both sexes have long, slender bodies and prominent, curved proboscises, which they use to feed on nectar. The Spurge Hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae (numbered 3), is a large, robust moth with distinctive, pointed wings and a prominent, hairy thorax. This moth is known for its ability to mimic the scent of the deadly Milkweed plant to attract its primary food source, the Monarch Butterfly. These beautiful moths are part of the Lepidoptera order, which includes butterflies and moths. The intricate details of their wings and bodies are beautifully captured in this 19th-century lithograph, making it a stunning addition to any natural history collection.

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