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Sweetfern underwing and oak yellow underwing
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Sweetfern underwing and oak yellow underwing
Sweetfern underwing, Catocala antinympha 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. 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 Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Catocala Christoph Entomology Esper Eugenius Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Nymphaea Pupa Schmetterlinge 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, showcases four different underwing moths (Catocala antinympha, Catocala nymphaea, Catocala nymphagoga, and Catocala conversa) among sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina). The sweetfern is a small shrub commonly found in North America and Europe, and its leaves are depicted in the background of the image. The underwing moths, also known as Catocala species, are named for the distinctive hindwings that resemble the wings of various other insects, such as a bat, an owl, or a leaf. In this engraving, we can see the intricate details of their wings, which are adorned with various patterns and colors. The Sweetfern Underwing (Catocala antinympha) and the Oak Yellow Underwing (Catocala nymphagoga) are particularly striking, with their wings displaying a beautiful combination of orange, brown, and black hues. The metamorphosis of these moths is a fascinating process. They begin their life as eggs, which hatch into caterpillars or larvae. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of various plants, such as sweetfern, and undergo several molts before forming a pupa or chrysalis. After a period of time, the pupa transforms into an adult moth, ready to begin its life in the adult stage. This engraving is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of the natural world, and it provides a glimpse into the world of Lepidoptera, a group of insects that includes butterflies and moths. The delicate details captured in this engraving serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world for future generations to appreciate.
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