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Silkmoth, Bombyx mori
Silkmoth, Bombyx mori. Phalaena Bombyx mori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock, titled "Silkmoth, Bombyx mori," is an exquisite example of 18th-century entomological illustration. Depicting the adult male and female of the common silkmoth, Bombyx mori, this image captures the beauty and intricacy of these fascinating creatures. The silkmoth is a member of the Lepidoptera order, which includes both butterflies and moths. The male silkmoth is shown on the left, with his wings outstretched, displaying the distinctive orange and black markings on his forewings. The female, on the right, is depicted with her wings folded, revealing the lighter, more muted coloration typical of moths. Both the male and female have long, slender bodies and delicate, feathery legs. Beneath the moths, the engraving shows various stages of their life cycle. The folliculus, or cocoon, is visible at the bottom left, where the silkmoth transforms from a caterpillar into an adult. The caterpillar, or larva, is depicted at the bottom right, with its distinctive markings and long, segmented body. This engraving is taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, published in Erlangen in 1786. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant handcoloring make this a truly captivating representation of the silkmoth, showcasing the natural history and artistic prowess of the time.
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