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Setina aurita, dew moth and Setina roscida
Setina aurita moth 1, 2, dew moth, Setina irrorella 3-5, and Setina roscida moth 6, 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786
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Abbildungen Aurita Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Catocala Christoph Crimson Entomology Esper Eugenius Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Pupa Schmetterlinge Sponsa Underwing
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur (Butterflies in Representations according to Nature), published in Erlangen in 1786, showcases a captivating collection of moths from the Lepidoptera order. The image includes six different species: Setina aurita (moth 1 and 2), Setina roscida (moth 6 and 7), and three unidentified species believed to be Setina irrorella (moths 3-5). The Setina aurita moths are characterized by their dark crimson underwings, while the Setina roscida moths display a lighter, more subdued coloration. The intricate details of their wings and bodies are beautifully rendered, revealing the delicate patterns and textures that make these insects so fascinating. The presence of caterpillars or pupae is not evident in this engraving, but the metamorphosis from these stages to the adult moths is a crucial aspect of their life cycle. Moths undergo complete metamorphosis, transforming from a caterpillar into a pupa, which eventually hatches into an adult moth. Entomology, the scientific study of insects, was a popular field of research during the 18th century, and collections like Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur were essential resources for scientists and natural historians. This stunning copperplate engraving serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the moth world, and remains an important historical document in the field of entomology.
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