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Caterpillar Collection (#7)

The world of caterpillars is a fascinating one, filled with vibrant colors and intricate patterns

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: The Show of Caterpillar

The Show of Caterpillar
Fauzan Maududdin

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Two on Two

Two on Two
Abdul Gapur Dayak

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: caterpillar

caterpillar
Hasan Hizli

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Obstacle!

Obstacle!
Eyal Amer

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: dear friend

dear friend
Stefano Mallus

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Looking for a roof

Looking for a roof
Fabien BRAVIN

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Caterpillar Traction Engine used by Army Service Corps, WW1

Caterpillar Traction Engine used by Army Service Corps, WW1
Caterpillar Traction Engine used by the Army Service Corps during the First World War Date: 1915

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: The Motor Picture Book, A Motor Tractor in the Desert

The Motor Picture Book, A Motor Tractor in the Desert Date: 1930

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: The Motor Picture Book, The Bears and the Tractor

The Motor Picture Book, The Bears and the Tractor Date: 1930

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: African death's-head hawkmoth

African death's-head hawkmoth
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Furry Face

Furry Face
Linda Arnado

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Monarch caterpillar on purple milkweed Date: 11-06-2021

Monarch caterpillar on purple milkweed Date: 11-06-2021

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)

Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490333 Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490321 Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490322 Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Caterpillars destroying insects on an oak tree, History, digital reproduction of an original

Caterpillars destroying insects on an oak tree, History, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7279719 Caterpillars destroying insects on an oak tree, History, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: European Peacock (Aglais io), insect animals antique illustration

European Peacock (Aglais io), insect animals antique illustration

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Death s-head Hawk moth (Acherontia atropos), insect animals antique illustration

Death s-head Hawk moth (Acherontia atropos), insect animals antique illustration

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Monarch caterpillar on Green Milkweed

Monarch caterpillar on Green Milkweed

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Monarch caterpillar on swamp milkweed

Monarch caterpillar on swamp milkweed

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Monarch caterpillar on purple milkweed

Monarch caterpillar on purple milkweed

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90038480

DDE-90038480
Catepillar, unknown species, Iguacu Falls, Parana, Brazil. Date: 23/04/2005

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90037355

DDE-90037355
Papilio machaon larvae (butterfly of the family Papilionidae) Date: 11/12/2008

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90037354

DDE-90037354
Papilio machaon larva (butterfly of the family Papilionidae) Date: 11/12/2008

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90036314

DDE-90036314
Corn earworm (Heliothis zea) eating corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90036315

DDE-90036315
The corn earworm (Heliothis zea) is a major agricultural pest in Europe and North America, which is responsible for the destruction of corn crops. Date: 26/07/2006

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90036313

DDE-90036313
Corn earworm (Heliothis zea) eating corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90027918

DDE-90027918
Spotted tussock moth caterpillar, Lophocampa maculata, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90027260

DDE-90027260
Caribbean, Grenada. Caterpillar Date: 04/08/2006

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: DDE-90024951

DDE-90024951
Asia, Indonesia. Giant Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) caterpillar larva Date: 16/01/2007

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: The parenthood

The parenthood
Victoria Glinka

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Mad Hatter & Caterpillar

Mad Hatter & Caterpillar
Jesus Gonzalez Vera

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Caterpillar and Leaves

Caterpillar and Leaves
Abdul Gapur Dayak

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Sewed 'Caterpillar'Rug, c. 1937. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster

Sewed "Caterpillar"Rug, c. 1937. Creator: Marian Curtis Foster
Sewed " Caterpillar" Rug, c. 1937

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Bulldozer equipped with grader... Nieman farm, near Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939

Bulldozer equipped with grader... Nieman farm, near Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939
Western Washington, Lewis County, near Vader. Bulldozer equipped with grader type blade. Nieman farm

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Birds breakfast (colour litho)

Birds breakfast (colour litho)
7151135 Birds breakfast (colour litho) by Carter, Reg (1886-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Gardeners Grievance (Common Fahlia), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir

Gardeners Grievance (Common Fahlia), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294481 Gardeners Grievance (Common Fahlia), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Insects, reptiles, snails, and fish on minimal ground with water in foreground

Insects, reptiles, snails, and fish on minimal ground with water in foreground, animals include a snake, turtle
6263773 Insects, reptiles, snails, and fish on minimal ground with water in foreground, animals include a snake, turtle, cricket, frog, bee, scorpion, and caterpillar

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm

The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm, its hull
JEB4830225 The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm, its hull, its chrysalide.in " Fauna of the Doctors or history of animals

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Grubs going up (colour litho)

Grubs going up (colour litho)
7150969 Grubs going up (colour litho) by Carter, Reg (1886-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: A Study of a Thistle with Insects (gouache) (see also 51756)

A Study of a Thistle with Insects (gouache) (see also 51756)
BON59250 A Study of a Thistle with Insects (gouache) (see also 51756) by Dietzsch, Barbara Regina (1706-83); Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Here is the food kids, 1893 (w / c on paper)

Here is the food kids, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368835 Here is the food kids, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul)

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Metamorphose du Papillon (engraving)

Metamorphose du Papillon (engraving)
7158216 Metamorphose du Papillon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metamorphose du Papillon, Vanessa Atalanta)

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chenille; Caterpillar; Raupe (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chenille; Caterpillar; Raupe (engraving)
7195335 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chenille; Caterpillar; Raupe (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chenille; Caterpillar; Raupe)

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Natural Flies and their Larvae, Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho)

Natural Flies and their Larvae, Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho)
7169084 Natural Flies and their Larvae, Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Flies and their Larvae)

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: Larva, pupa and cocoon of the silkworm (engraving)

Larva, pupa and cocoon of the silkworm (engraving)
7200355 Larva, pupa and cocoon of the silkworm (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larva, pupa and cocoon of the silkworm)

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: 180523w0182

180523w0182
Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar - bushes with stripped foilage, caused by population explosion of thousands of caterpillars, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageCaterpillar Collection: 180520w0086

180520w0086
Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar - on willow bushes, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19




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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.