Insecte Collection

Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration)
7415700 Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The enemy mosquito)

(araignee), Natural History Museum of Marseille
CSO4997024 (araignee), Natural History Museum of Marseille; (add.info.: (araignee), Natural History Museum of Marseille); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Polyphylla fullo (variety of beetle), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4997086 Polyphylla fullo (variety of beetle), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Polyphylla fullo (variety of beetle)

Raphidioptera indetermine, Museum of Natural History of Marseille
CSO4997022 Raphidioptera indetermine, Museum of Natural History of Marseille; (add.info.: Raphidioptera indetermine, Museum of Natural History of Marseille); Photo © DDF

Mimas tiliiae (Ensemble de sphinx du linden - Lime Hawk-moth), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4996581 Mimas tiliiae (Ensemble de sphinx du linden - Lime Hawk-moth), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Mimas tiliiae (Ensemble de sphinx du linden - Lime Hawk-moth)

Polyommatus icarus (Ensemble de Argus bleu ou azure commun ou azure de la Bugrane (females) - common blue, female)
CSO4990238 Polyommatus icarus (Ensemble de Argus bleu ou azure commun ou azure de la Bugrane (females) - common blue, female)

The human flea (Pulex irritans), description of each stage of its development egg, larva (worm-shaped)
FLO4974662 The human flea (Pulex irritans), description of each stage of its development egg, larva (worm-shaped), white larva and insect. Unsigned illustration (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)

Old Testament Scene: The Ten Wounds of Egypt - Moses and the Plague of Locusts Engraving 19th century Private
ELD4919853 Old Testament Scene: The Ten Wounds of Egypt - Moses and the Plague of Locusts Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Old Testament Scene)

Representation of different types of araignees. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029415 Representation of different types of araignees. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on insects, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of different types of butterflies. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029402 Representation of different types of butterflies. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on insects, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Wood leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina, sallow kitten, Furcula furcula, iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius
FLO4671142 Wood leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina, sallow kitten, Furcula furcula, iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius, pebble prominent, Notodonta ziczac, and lesser swallow prominent, Pheosia gnoma

Brown tiger moth, Hyphoraia aulica, cream-spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica, ruby tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa
FLO4671107 Brown tiger moth, Hyphoraia aulica, cream-spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica, ruby tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, and muslin moth, Diaphora mendica

Convolvulus hawkmoth, Agrius convolvuli and privet hawkmoth, Sphinx ligustri
FLO4671091 Convolvulus hawkmoth, Agrius convolvuli and privet hawkmoth, Sphinx ligustri. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Great banded grayling, Brintesia circe, hermit, Chazara briseis, and eastern rock grayling
FLO4670977 Great banded grayling, Brintesia circe, hermit, Chazara briseis, and eastern rock grayling, Hipparchia syriaca butterfly

Silver-washed fritillary butterflies, Argynnis paphia and Argynnis paphia valezina, and Niobe fritillary
FLO4670951 Silver-washed fritillary butterflies, Argynnis paphia and Argynnis paphia valezina, and Niobe fritillary, Argynnis niobe

High brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaja, and Queen of Spain fritillary
FLO4670899 High brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaja, and Queen of Spain fritillary, Issoria lathonia

Green-veined white, Pieris napi, small white, Pieris rapae, mountain clouded yellow, Colias phicomone
FLO4670871 Green-veined white, Pieris napi, small white, Pieris rapae, mountain clouded yellow, Colias phicomone, and dark-veined white, Pieris bryoniae

Camberwell beauty, Nymphalis antiopa, peacock butterfly, Aglais io, and red admiral, Vanessa atalanta
FLO4670830 Camberwell beauty, Nymphalis antiopa, peacock butterfly, Aglais io, and red admiral, Vanessa atalanta. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis

Light crimson underwing, Catocala promissa, old lady, Mormo maura, drinker, Euthrix potatoria, and yellow-tail
FLO4671148 Light crimson underwing, Catocala promissa, old lady, Mormo maura, drinker, Euthrix potatoria, and yellow-tail, Euproctis similis

Butterfly collector's tools from the 18th century: aerial net on a cane 1, scissors with racquets 2
FLO4671146 Butterfly collector's tools from the 18th century: aerial net on a cane 1, scissors with racquets 2, small preservative brush 6, and soft brush to remove dust 9

Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet
FLO4670815 Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte

Type of North African grasshopper (Eugaster spinulosa), specimen identified and named by George Edwards (1694-1773)
FLO4687662 Type of North African grasshopper (Eugaster spinulosa), specimen identified and named by George Edwards (1694-1773)

Beetle of the violinist (Eupoecila australasiae), specimen from New South Wales (Australia), seen from above
FLO4687656 Beetle of the violinist (Eupoecila australasiae), specimen from New South Wales (Australia), seen from above, below and description of the nymph

Phasmatodea or phasm, insect nicknames the stick of the devil because of its ability to camouflage in its environment
FLO4687650 Phasmatodea or phasm, insect nicknames the stick of the devil because of its ability to camouflage in its environment (colour and shape)

Scarabee rhinoceros (Dynastes hercules), insect, specimen reported from Guadeloupe
FLO4687621 Scarabee rhinoceros (Dynastes hercules), insect, specimen reported from Guadeloupe. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des Curiosites et Beautes de la

Common green birdwing, Ornithoptera priamus, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa, and false apollo
FLO4719495 Common green birdwing, Ornithoptera priamus, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa, and false apollo, Archon apollinus (Doritis apollinus)

Metamorphosis of honey bees, honeycomb, queens, drones and chain of worker bees
FLO4573792 Metamorphosis of honey bees, honeycomb, queens, drones and chain of worker bees. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Convolvulus hawk-moth (sphinx du troene), Agrius convolvuli, and privet hawk-moth, Sphinx ligustri (sphinx du troene)
FLO4575935 Convolvulus hawk-moth (sphinx du troene), Agrius convolvuli, and privet hawk-moth, Sphinx ligustri (sphinx du troene), with moth, larva and pupa

German butterflies: Poplar admiral (great Sylvain), Limenitis populi 1, orange tip (aurora), Anthocharis cardamines 2
FLO4575888 German butterflies: Poplar admiral (great Sylvain), Limenitis populi 1, orange tip (aurora), Anthocharis cardamines 2, common brimstone (lemon), Gonepteryx rhamni 3

Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa
FLO4575379 Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Old world swallowtail Papilio machaon 1, painted lady, Vanessa cardui 2, and scarce swallowtail (flambe)
FLO4575018 Old world swallowtail Papilio machaon 1, painted lady, Vanessa cardui 2, and scarce swallowtail (flambe), Iphiclides podalirius 3, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa

Mourning cloak (Morio), Nymphalis antiopa 1, European peacock (peacock of the day), Inachis io 2
FLO4575002 Mourning cloak (Morio), Nymphalis antiopa 1, European peacock (peacock of the day), Inachis io 2, and red admiral (Vulcain), Vanessa atalanta 3, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa

L'araignee. Deux enfants regardant une araignee dans sa toile, dans un jardin
COI4130851 L'araignee. Deux enfants regardant une araignee dans sa toile, dans un jardin. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210147 Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Le bain de Fox. Fillette et son chien dans la mer. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895
COI4130961 Le bain de Fox. Fillette et son chien dans la mer. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895. Collection privee Jean-Paul Paireault.; (add.info.: Le bain de Fox)

Great eggfly butterfly, Hypolimnas bolina nerina (Cramerian butterfly, Papilio cramerianus), native to Java
FLO4681974 Great eggfly butterfly, Hypolimnas bolina nerina (Cramerian butterfly, Papilio cramerianus), native to Java. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Papilio Ulysses, lepidopter with blue wings emperor. Signed illustrations (George Shaw)
FLO4680961 Papilio Ulysses, lepidopter with blue wings emperor. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

Great glider (Idea), butterfly from the Philippines. Signed illustrations (George Shaw)
FLO4680353 Great glider (Idea), butterfly from the Philippines. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Lithography in The Naturalist's Miscellany, 1793

Lepidoptere, hawkweed sphinx, caterpillar, nymph and adult, Proserpinus proserpina - Lithography by Richard Polydore
FLO4684120 Lepidoptere, hawkweed sphinx, caterpillar, nymph and adult, Proserpinus proserpina - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

Mygala avicularia. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection
FLO4684103 Mygala avicularia. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw. Bird-catching spider or pink-toed tarantula

Butterfly sphinx ocelle or half peacock, with its caterpillar on the branch of a young shoot and its chrysalis
FLO4684155 Butterfly sphinx ocelle or half peacock, with its caterpillar on the branch of a young shoot and its chrysalis

La grande naiade ou papillonaire, Geometra papilionaria - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4682758 La grande naiade ou papillonaire, Geometra papilionaria - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

Giant African swallowtail or antimachus butterfly, Papilio antimachus. Illustration drawn
FLO4683462 Giant African swallowtail or antimachus butterfly, Papilio antimachus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Automedon giant owl butterfly, Eryphanis automedon (Automedon, Papilio automedon)
FLO4681800 Automedon giant owl butterfly, Eryphanis automedon (Automedon, Papilio automedon). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Rhetenor blue morpho, Morpho rhetenor (Andromachus butterfly, Papilio andromachus)
FLO4681164 Rhetenor blue morpho, Morpho rhetenor (Andromachus butterfly, Papilio andromachus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Indian mantis. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680609 Indian mantis. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by Frederick Nodder (1751-1801) and George Shaw.; (add.info)

Attacus Atlas butterfly. Copper engraving, coloured, signed N for Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684162 Attacus Atlas butterfly. Copper engraving, coloured, signed N for Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Coleoptere, channeton type, Dicronorrhina micans - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4683997 Coleoptere, channeton type, Dicronorrhina micans - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany, 1812; (add.info.: Coleoptere, channeton type)

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"Insecte: A Fascinating Journey into the Abyss" Step into the mysterious world of insects, where an intricate web of life unfolds. From the depths of The Abyss to enchanting engravings in "Alphabet, " these tiny creatures captivate our imagination. Intriguingly, we encounter a myriad of insect species along this journey. The Xilophagus and Xiphias grace us with their presence, showcasing nature's diversity. Engravings by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre transport us back to 1875 Paris, where art and literature intertwine. As we delve deeper, we stumble upon scenes from China in the late 19th century—a cricket fight immortalized through Ferdinandus' drawing in "Le Tour du Monde. " This glimpse into another culture reminds us that insects have fascinated humanity across time and borders. The Alphabet series introduces us to various professions represented by insects. Harvesters buzzing like industrious bees during letter V's Harvest; Wine flowing like nectar at a Car driven by a diligent insect; Vultures soaring high above as guardians of nature's cycle. Let's not forget the mischievous side either. The Mechant M lurking within Baron Ernest de Liphart's illustrations adds a touch of whimsy to this captivating collection. And who can resist Maying - Mois de mai? A little girl holding a blooming branch reminds us that even insects find joy in springtime splendor. Ginevra d Este gazes at us from her portrait—her beauty rivaling that of any butterfly or firefly fluttering about. Insects have inspired artists throughout history, capturing their essence on canvas for eternity. From Pharmacist ants to Pelican beetles and Postillon butterflies carrying messages on delicate wings—the insect kingdom never ceases to amaze. Umbrella-carrying Firefighters bravely protect their colonies while Penguins waddle through icy landscapes, reminding us of the resilience and adaptability of these remarkable creatures.