Cocoon Collection (#7)

Silkmoth with a cocoon C014 / 4629
Silkmoth with a cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) on a cocoon

Cocoons of Chinese slikmoth
Two cocoons in process of being spun by larvae (caterpillars) of the Saturnid moth, Samia cynthia. The cocoons are anchored to twigs of golden privet, Ligustrum vulgare

Cocoons of the silkmoth, Samia cynthia
Cocoons of the Saturnid moth, Samia cynthia. S. cynthia is one source of wild silk". Silk is spun by the larva ( caterpillar ) of the moth prior to pupation

Cocoons of Chinese silkmoth
Two cocoons in process of being spun by larvae (caterpillars) of the Saturnid silkmoth, Samia cynthia. The cocoons are anchored to twigs of common privet, Ligustrum vulgare

Silkmoth emerging from its cocoon C014 / 4597
Silkmoth emerging from its cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) climbing out of its cocoon after pupating

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4588
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons. Redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly larvae pupating inside their cocoons

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4587
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons. Redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly larvae pupating inside their cocoons

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4586
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon. Larva of a redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4585
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon. Larva of a redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Butterfly cocoon C014 / 4583
Butterfly cocoon. Person holding the cocoon of a butterfly (order Lepidoptera)

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4579
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4578
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4577
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Common mime butterfly cocoon C014 / 4575
Common mime butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common mime (Chilasa clytia) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Common evening brown butterfly cocoon C014 / 4576
Common evening brown butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common evening brown (Melanitis leda) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4561
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4560
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Silk production, Japan, artwork C016 / 2023
Silk production (circa 1799-1801). Artwork of women with trays of silk moth cocoons. This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Moth chrysalis on a leaf. A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera). Inside the chrysalis is the metamorphosing (developing) caterpillar (larva)

Captive bred silkmoth, Samia cynthia C015 / 6234
An adult (imago) Chinese silkmoth, Samia cynthia. S. cynthia is a native of Eastern China, where its cocoons are one source of wild silk

Banana skipper butterfly chrysalis
Banana skipper (Erionota torus) butterfly chrysalis. A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies (order Lepidoptera)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6589
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing the life stages of a blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus). This artwork is Plate 53 from Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium (1705)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6585
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing a variety of insects on a plant. The insects include a stag beetle (Lucanus cervus, upper left)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6584
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing the caterpillar, cocoon and winged form of the white witch moth (Thysania agrippina)

Drinker Moth - on cocoon - UK
DAC-831 Drinker Moth - on cocoon UK Euthrix potatoria David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Six Spot Burnet Moth - Chrysalis - UK
DAC-1184 Six Spot Burnet Moth - Chrysalis UK Zygaena filipendulae David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large Red Damselfly - newly emerged from nymphal case and going through changes to become a full grown damselfly - May
GUY-123 Large Red Damselfly - newly emerged from nymphal case and going through changes to become a full grown damselfly - May Cannock chase - Staffordshire - England Pyrrhosoma nymphula Guy Rogers

Acherontia atropos, deaths head hawkmoth
Illustration from Familiar British Insects (1887) by Theo Johnson

Thysania agrippina, white witch
Caterpillar, cocoon and adults of a white witch moth (Thysania agrippina). Plate 20 from Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)

Lasiocampa quercus, oak eggar moth
Plate 49 from Larvae and Pupae of British Lepidoptera (1878) by Theo Johnson

Organising nature section in Cocoon
The Organising nature section in Cocoon in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Using a NaturePlus card
A visitor using a NaturePlus card in Cocoon in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

The Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London
Photograph of the interior of the Darwin Centre, a state-of-the-art scientific research and collections facility at the Natural History Museum, London which opened in Septmber 2009

7-spot Ladybird - on wasp parasite pupa - UK also know as Coccinella septempunctata
SPH-776 7-Spot Ladybird on wasp parasite pupa UK Coccinella 7-punctata also know as Coccinella septempunctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - Cross section of caterpillar in cocoon prior to pupation
PPG-234 Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - Cross section of caterpillar in cocoon prior to pupation Actias selene Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Admiral Butterfly - emerging from pupa
LB-6824 Red Admiral Butterfly - emerging from pupae Vanessa atlanta Ian Beames contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tussock moths - after hatching out of the pupa - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia
MAR-1643 Tussock moths - after hatching out of the pupa Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia Lymantriidae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - pupaea
PPG-239 Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - pupae Actias selene Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Black Garden Ant - nest with pupae - UK
SPH-78 Black Garden Ant - nest with pupae UK Lasius niger Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hummingbird Hawk Moth - pupa
JLM-11568 Hummingbird Hawk Moth - pupa Macroglossum stellatarum John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Monarch Butterfly - chrysalis - New York - USA
CAN-4113 Monarch Butterfly - chrysalis New York - USA Danaus plexippus John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Emperor Moth - larva on hawthorn - spinning a cocoon - UK
DAC-415 Emperor Moth - larva on hawthorn - spinning a cocoon UK Saturnia pavonia David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Silkworm Larvae - spinning cocoon
WW-3821 Silkworm Larvae - spinning cocoon Bombyx mori Wardene Weisser contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Golden Plusia Moth - Essex - UK IN000961
COS-4169 Golden Plusia Moth Essex - UK Polychrysia moneta Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

SE Asia. Giant Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) chrysalis or pupa

SILKWORM & MOTH. A new silkworm moth (Saturnia cynthia), caterpillar, and cocoon. Wood engraving, English, 1861

SILK PRODUCTION. Apparatus used for stifling the chrysalis in the cocoons of the silkworm, in order to harvest the cocoons for silk without their being damaged. Line engraving, 19th century

SILKWORM: LIFE CYCLE. Larva, pupa, cocoon, and moth of the silkworm. Line engraving, 19th century

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"Cocoon: Nature's Mystical Transformations Unveiled" Witness the intricate dance of life as a honey bee tends to its queen and workers on a comb, creating a harmonious cocoon of productivity. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of a tarantula, delicately carrying an egg cocoon to its nest, ensuring the survival of future generations in this mesmerizing display of maternal instinct. Delve into the enchanting world of butterflies with the painted lady butterfly's captivating life cycle - from tiny eggs to vibrant caterpillars and finally, graceful adult butterflies taking flight. Immerse yourself in nature's artistry as you explore the illustrated life cycle of the majestic Swallowtail Butterfly, witnessing its transformation from pupa to stunning winged beauty. Lose yourself in tranquility amidst blooming lotus flowers in Mantova, Italy; their delicate petals unfurling like cocoons revealing ethereal beauty that captivates hearts and minds alike. Marvel at the ingenuity displayed by bagworms constructing larval cases using plant fragments - nature's architects fashioning protective cocoons for their metamorphosis. Discover the secrets behind silk production as you observe silk moths and silkworms thriving on mulberry trees; witness how they spin their silky cocoons with meticulous precision. Encounter one of nature's most peculiar creatures - meet the lobster moth (Stauropus fagi) whose unique cocoon-like appearance conceals astonishing surprises within its transformative journey. Journey inside a silk moth's cross-sectioned cocoon and marvel at its intricate layers; each thread woven with purpose symbolizes resilience and rebirth hidden beneath fragile exteriors. Let your senses be transported by voice and violin intertwining harmoniously like threads weaving through a musical cocoon, enveloping listeners in melodies that stir souls. Immerse yourself in the captivating imagery of Picture No.