Caterpillar Collection (#46)

CLY02027
AUS-249 Ulysses butterfly - larva / Caterpillar resting on its silk sheet, tropical north Queensland, Australia Princeps ulysses Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

CLY02003
AUS-225 Fully grown larva / Caterpillar of Cairns birdwing butterfly north Queensland, Australia Troides priamus Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

CLY02002
AUS-224 Newly hatched larva / Caterpillar of Cairns birdwing butterfly northern Queensland, Australia Troides priamus Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Death Head Hawkmoth Caterpillar (Larva)
ASW-685 Death s-Head Hawk-MOTH - Larva Africa and Asia, migrates to Europe Acherontia atropos Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mature Prickly Pear Moth larvae on cladode of prickly pear. Larvae bore into and feed on cactus pads, killing them
ASW-4384 Mature Prickly Pear Moth larvae on cladode of prickly pear. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Larvae bore into and feed on cactus pads, killing them

Prickly Pear Moth - Mature and young larvae on cladode of prickly pear. Larvae bore into and feed on cactus pads
ASW-4383 Prickly Pear Moth - Mature and young larvae on cladode of prickly pear Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Larvae bore into and feed on cactus pads, killing them

Cuckoo - On post with caterpillar - Norfolk UK
CK-4432 Cuckoo - On post with caterpillar Norfolk UK. Cuculus canorus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

ROUGE QUEUE A FRONT BLANC ( Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
WAT-10830 Redstart - male Kuhmo, Finland Phoenicurus phoenicurus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Warbler Finch - with caterpillar in beak Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
AGR-111 Galapagos / Warbler FINCH - with caterpillar in beak Santa Cruz, Galapagos Certhidea olivacea Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Small Copper Butterfly - larvae
JLMO-2250 Small Copper Butterfly - larvae Lycaena phlaeas John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Blue Butterfly - Larvae
JLMO-2168 Common Blue Butterfly - Larvae Polyommatus icarus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large Heath Butterfly - larvae
JLMO-2071 Large Heath BUTTERFLY - Larva / Caterpillar Coenonympha tullia John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly - larvae
JLMO-2068 Meadow Brown Butterfly - larvae Maniola jurtina John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Comma Butterfly - larvae / Caterpillar eating leaf
JLMO-1577 Comma Butterfly - larvae / Caterpillar eating leaf Polygonia c-album John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large Blue Butterfly Larva - on thyme flowers
JLM-11456 Large Blue BUTTERFLY - Larva / caterpillar on thyme flowers Maculinea arion John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Looper (Geometrid) Caterpillar Showing looping method of locomotion Norfolk UK
FEU-318 Looper (Geometrid) Caterpillar - showing looping method of locomotion Norfolk, UK Geometridae Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Looper (Geometrid) Caterpillar In twig posture Norfolk UK
FEU-317 Looper (Geometrid) Caterpillar - in twig posture Norfolk, UK Geometridae Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large White - Larvae on Nasturtium Leaf
FEU-23 Large White - Larvae on Nasturtium Leaf Pieris brassicae Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Birdwing Caterpillar Spinning girdle. Port Moresby Papua New Guinea. Fam:Papilionidae
EL-1565 Common Birdwing Caterpillar Spinning girdle. Port Moresby Papua New Guinea. Ornithoptera priamus Fam:Papilionidae Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

CLY02001
AUS-223 Newly hatched larva / Caterpillar of Cairns birdwing butterfly (Troides priamus) eating eggshell. Northern Queensland

Small White Butterfly 2 Larva / Caterpillar on leaf
AL-1644 Small / Cabbage White Butterfly - 2 Larva / Caterpillar on leaf Pieris rapae Latin also Artogeia rapae Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly Larvae stage, ready to pupate
WW-3429 GULF FRITILLARY LARVA / Caterpillar - Larvae stage, ready to pupate Agraulis vanillae Bonnie Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Large White Butterfly Larvae - On leaf UK
SPH-2411 LARGE WHITE BUTTERFLY - LARVA / Caterpillar MASS UK Pieris brassicae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large White Butterfly - caterpillar & pupa UK
SPH-1788 Large White Butterfly - caterpillar & pupa UK Pieris brassicae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallowtail Butterfly - larvae
SPH-1714 Swallowtail Butterfly - larvae Papilio machaon Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peacock Butterfly - Caterpillars on food plant, nettle
ROG-9535 Peacock Butterfly - Caterpillars on food plant, nettle Inachis io Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Malay Lacewing Butterfly Larvae stage
PPG-494 Caterpillar Malay Lacewing Butterfly Larvae stage Cethosia hypsea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Twin-tailed Pasha Butterfly - larva / caterpillar preparing to pupate
PPG-489 Two-tailed / Twin-tailed PASHA BUTTERFLY - larva / caterpillar preparing to pupate Distribution: Europe and into N Africa Charaxes jasius Development / Life-cycles sequence Pascal Goetgheluck

Twin-tailed Pascha Butterfly - newborn larva / caterpillar & egg case
PPG-488 Two-tailed / Twin-tailed PASHA BUTTERFLY - newborn larvae / caterpillar with egg case Distribution: Europe and into N Africa Charaxes jasius Development / Life-cycles sequence Pascal

Two-tailed Pasha Butterfly - caterpillar eating, close-up of head & mouth parts
PPG-278 Two-tailed / Twin-tailed PASHA BUTTERFLY - caterpillar eating. Close-up of head and mouth parts Distribution: Europe

Chinese Moon Moth - Caterpillar
PPG-1509 Chinese Moon Moth - Caterpillar Actias sinensis Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Levelling Mountains
Massive mobile drills mounted on caterpillar tracks will blast at rock to level inconvenient mountains

Alice & the Caterpillar
CATERPILLAR Alice and the Caterpillar

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The world of caterpillars is a fascinating one, filled with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Just like the beautiful butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian, these creatures undergo a remarkable transformation. From the Inachis io, also known as the peacock butterfly, to the sea green swallowtail butterfly, their delicate wings captivate our imagination. Illustrations of butterflies and green caterpillars on plant and flower stems remind us of their close relationship with nature. They gracefully navigate through leaves and petals, finding nourishment along the way. Take for instance the tobacco hornworm with its tobacco plant companion or the wooly bear - larva of a Tiger Moth - both showcasing unique adaptations in their respective environments. Not limited to just insects, even machines have been inspired by these incredible creatures. The Caterpillar track steam engine by R. Hornsby & Sons demonstrates how nature's designs can be replicated for human use. Caterpillars have also found their place in literature and popular culture. Who could forget Carroll's iconic character from Alice in Wonderland? Alice's encounters with this enigmatic creature left an indelible mark on readers' minds. Butterflies themselves have been subjects of admiration throughout history; 19th-century artists captured their beauty in stunning illustrations that still mesmerize today. Lastly, let us not overlook the significance of caterpillars as they transform into wanderers or monarchs feeding on milkweed plants—a reminder that change is inevitable but often leads to something extraordinary. In all its forms—whether fluttering through gardens or gracing pages—the caterpillar continues to enchant us with its journey towards becoming a magnificent butterfly.