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Miscellany Collection (#3)

"An Enchanting Miscellany of Nature's Wonders" Delve into the captivating world of miscellany, where extraordinary creatures and exquisite treasures await

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Blue eyes lacewing or Antlion nymphes, Nymphes

Blue eyes lacewing or Antlion nymphes, Nymphes myrmeleonoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Herbstian neballa, Nebalia herbstii

Herbstian neballa, Nebalia herbstii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Atlantic pearl-oyster, Pinctada radiata

Atlantic pearl-oyster, Pinctada radiata (Rayed birdshell, Avicula radiata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Pythia scarabaeus snail

Pythia scarabaeus snail (Imbrial scarabus, Scarabus imbrium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Mistletoe bird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum

Mistletoe bird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum (Desmaretian manakin, Pipra desmaretii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Crusader bug, Mictis profana

Crusader bug, Mictis profana (Cross-bearing mictis, Mictis crucifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Painted lamia beetle, Lamia picta

Painted lamia beetle, Lamia picta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Bronze bark-buzzer and yellowbelly cicadas

Bronze bark-buzzer and yellowbelly cicadas
Bronze bark-buzzer, Pauropsalta circumdata 1, and yellowbelly cicada, Psaltoda harrisii 2. (Marginated and Harriss tettigonia Tettigonia marginata)

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Pteria avicular shells

Pteria avicular shells (Chinese avicula, Avicula chinensis, and black avicula, Avicula morio). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Undulated and least carychium

Undulated and least carychium, Carychium undulatum and Carychium minimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Scarlet-headed blackbird, Amblyramphus holosericeus

Scarlet-headed blackbird, Amblyramphus holosericeus (Bicolored amblyramphus, Amblyramphus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Polished ourapteryx and swallow-tailed moth

Polished ourapteryx and swallow-tailed moth
Polished ourapteryx, Ourapteryx politata 1 and swallow-tailed moth, Ourapteryx sambucaria 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Purple-winged mantis, Tenodera australasiae

Purple-winged mantis, Tenodera australasiae (Australasian mantis, Mantis australasiae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Magasella evansii

Magasella evansii (Blood-red terebratula, Terebratula sanguinea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Midass ear shell, Ellobium aurismidae

Midass ear shell, Ellobium aurismidae (Midas auricula, Auricula midae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Jacobin cuckoo, Clamator jacobinus

Jacobin cuckoo, Clamator jacobinus (African cuckow, Cuculus afer). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Callistoleon erythrocephalus

Callistoleon erythrocephalus (Red-headed myrmeleon, Myrmeleon erythrocephalum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Common death adder, Acanthopis antarcticus

Common death adder, Acanthopis antarcticus (Browns acanthopis, Acanthopis brownii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Rose-mouthed bulimus, Bulimus haemastomus

Rose-mouthed bulimus, Bulimus haemastomus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Staircase abalone, Haliotis scalaris

Staircase abalone, Haliotis scalaris (Staircase padollus, Padollus scalarius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Swordfish, Xiphias gladius

Swordfish, Xiphias gladius (Rondeletian swordfish, Xiphias rondeletii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Taiga vole, Microtus xanthognathus

Taiga vole, Microtus xanthognathus. (Fulvous-cheeked campagnol, Arvicola xanthognatha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Yellow-winged locust, Gastrimargus musicus

Yellow-winged locust, Gastrimargus musicus (Painted locust, Gryllus pictus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Gumleaf grasshopper (female top, male below)

Gumleaf grasshopper (female top, male below), Goniaea australasiae. Australasian locust, Gryllus australasiae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Blacklip abalone, Haliotis rubra

Blacklip abalone, Haliotis rubra (Red earshell, Haliotis ruber). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Fighting conch, Strombus pugilis

Fighting conch, Strombus pugilis (Sloanes strombus, Strombus sloanii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Long-tailed shrike, Lanius schach tricolor

Long-tailed shrike, Lanius schach tricolor (Dusky shrike, Lanius obscurus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Yellow owl-fly, Suhpalacsa flavipes

Yellow owl-fly, Suhpalacsa flavipes (Yellow-legged ascalaphus, Ascalaphus flavipes). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus

Oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus (White-shouldered banana oriole, Oriolus mexicanus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Sea spiders, Nymphon gracile, Nymphon hirtum

Sea spiders, Nymphon gracile, Nymphon hirtum (Nymphum femoratum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Bulimulus snails

Bulimulus snails
Acute and three-banded bulimulus snails, Bulimulus acutus and Bulimulus trifasciatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Slaty antshrike, Thamnophilus punctatus

Slaty antshrike, Thamnophilus punctatus (Spotted shrike, Lanius naevius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Barred antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus

Barred antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus (Pied shrike, Lanius doliatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Josephs coat moth, Agarista agricola

Josephs coat moth, Agarista agricola (Painted agarista, Agarista picta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Six-spotted shieldbug, Scutellera sexmaculata

Six-spotted shieldbug, Scutellera sexmaculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Carolina ammothea, Ammothea carolinensis

Carolina ammothea, Ammothea carolinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Caryodes dufresnii dufresnii

Caryodes dufresnii dufresnii (Dufresnes bulimus, Bulimus dufresnii), Tasmanian landsnail. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Zebra volute, Amoria zebra

Zebra volute, Amoria zebra (Voluta zebra, Voluta lineata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Balmain bug or butterfly fan lobster, Ibacus peronii

Balmain bug or butterfly fan lobster, Ibacus peronii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Sentinel crab, Podophthalmus vigil

Sentinel crab, Podophthalmus vigil
Sentinel crab or common podophthalmus, Podophthalmus vigil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Double-toothed barbet, Pogonornis bidentatus

Double-toothed barbet, Pogonornis bidentatus (Levaillants pogonius, Pogonius levaillantii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Black-spotted barbet, Capito niger

Black-spotted barbet, Capito niger (Stephens pogonius, Pogonius stephensii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Four-lined cicindela beetle, Cicindela quadrilineata

Four-lined cicindela beetle, Cicindela quadrilineata
Four-lined cicindela or tiger beetle, Cicindela quadrilineata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Tree oyster, Isognomon isognomum

Tree oyster, Isognomon isognomum (Tranquebar perna, Perna tranquebarensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus

Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus (Ethereal tropic bird). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Giant wood spider or spotted nephila, Nephila maculata

Giant wood spider or spotted nephila, Nephila maculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Scarlet honeyeater, Myzomela sanguinolenta

Scarlet honeyeater, Myzomela sanguinolenta (New Holland creeper, Certhia australasiae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageMiscellany Collection: Giant orb-weaving spider, Araneus grossus

Giant orb-weaving spider, Araneus grossus (Gigantic epeira spider, Epeira gigas). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn




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"An Enchanting Miscellany of Nature's Wonders" Delve into the captivating world of miscellany, where extraordinary creatures and exquisite treasures await. From the depths of ancient times to the fragile present, this collection showcases a diverse array of species that have fascinated and inspired generations. First, we encounter the elusive great crested newt, Triturus cristatus Critically endangered yet resilient in its habitat. Its striking appearance is matched only by its importance in maintaining ecological balance. Next, behold the ethereal Luna moth, Actias luna. With delicate wings resembling a moonlit night sky, it dances through forests as if from a dream. A true marvel of nature's artistry. While some species have vanished forever like the dodo bird - Raphus cucullatus or Didus ineptus - their memory lives on as a reminder of our responsibility to protect those still thriving today. The pilgrim's scallop shell, Pecten jacobaeus serves as both symbol and sanctuary for weary travelers on spiritual journeys. Its intricate patterns tell tales of devotion and discovery etched throughout history. Intriguingly named Crested wood-partridge Rollulus rouloul teeters on the brink of vulnerability but continues to grace tropical rainforests with its vibrant plumage and enchanting calls – an emblematic ambassador for conservation efforts. Fluttering gracefully amidst sun-dappled meadows is Macleay's swallowtail butterfly Graphium macleayanus; each wing adorned with mesmerizing hues that seem almost too perfect for reality itself. Venturing further into exotic realms brings us face-to-face with Van de Polls birdwing butterfly Troides – an embodiment of elegance soaring above lush landscapes while reminding us how fragile beauty can be without proper preservation measures in place. From beneath azure waves emerges the elegant venus shell Hysteroconcha dione; its iridescent surface reflecting the secrets of the ocean's depths.