Moth Collection (#37)

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Rusty Tussock Moth - Caterpillar (Orgyia antiqua) Date:

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Giant Silkmoth Moth - Wing windows are witout scales so they are transparent (Rothschildia aurota) Date:

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Silkworm Moth - male - on its silk cocoon (Bombyx mori) Date:

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Moth - Philosamia ricini. (Philosamia ricini) Date:

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Moth - Caterpillar is very urticant - South America (Automeris sp) Date:

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Spanish Moon Moth - Caterpillars of Actias dubernardi, Grasiella isabellae x Actias dubernardi hybrid (Graellsia isabellae) Date:

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Atlas Moth - male (has feathery antennae used for searching females by their pheromones) - in hand - taken from a window of a house in the morning (it's active at night) (Attacus atlas ) Date:

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Spanish Moon Moth - Cocoon (Graellsia isabellae) Date:

Pauline Gower (1910-1947) (left) and Dorothy Spicer alongside a de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aEX. They were the first to run an all-female joy-riding business, Air Tours Ltd, founded in 1931

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Squeeking Silkmoth - antennae - male (Rhodinia fugax shaanxiana) Date:

Peacock Moth Automeris sp. Amazon Rainforest Peru

Angle Shades Moth - Autumn - UK
DAC-874 Angle Shades Moth - Autumn UK Phlogophora meticulosa David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Arches Moth - on tree bark - Cornwall, UK
DAC-725 Black Arches Moth - on tree bark Cornwall, UK Lymantria monacha David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Asilidae, robber flies

Coscinocera hercules, Austrlian hercules moth
A pinned specimen of the Australian hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) (Miskin, 1876). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Biston betularia, peppered moth
Two specimens of the same species of moth illustrating industrial melanism, which is abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)

Acronicta psi, grey dagger moth caterpillar
Grey dagger moth caterpillars feed on many types of tree and shrub including; birch, lime and hawthorn. The adult moths display black dagger-like markings on their wings

Death's-head Hawk Moth USH 349 In Bee-hive Acherontia atropos © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-349 Death s-head HAWK-MOTH - showing skull-like marking on thorax on honeycomb Acherontia atropos Distribution: Africa and Asia

Black-veined Moth ROG 9544 Very rare in UK. Siona lineata © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com
ROG-9544 Black-veined Moth - side view Very rare in UK Siona lineata Dist: includes France & Belgium Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cased Clothes Moth Larvae SPH 2577 Under carpet in house, UK. Tinea pellionalla © Steve Hopkin / ardea. com
SPH-2577 Cased Clothes Moth Larvae / caterpillar - Under carpet in house UK Tinea pellionalla Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Silver-ground Carpet Moth - Resting on rock - Lincolnshire - England
GET-2254 Silver-ground Carpet Moth - Resting on rock Lincolnshire - England Xanthorhoe montanata montanata Geoff Trinder contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Garden Carpet Moth
An adult Garden Carpet Moth at rest. Date: 1960s

Apres la Guerre no. 5 - postcard drawn by George Ranstead
Humorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War. This image, one of a series suggesting what life might be like at the end of the war

Arctic woolly bear caterpillar
Arctic woolly bear moth caterpillar (Gynaephora groenlandica) being held in a hand. This species of moth (order: Lepidoptera)

Jayne Smith and daughter Charlotte looking at Garden Tiger Moth recently hatched in garden in autumn Holt Norfolk

Hercules moth - mature larva; grows to about 10 cm
AUS-527 Hercules moth - mature larva; grows to about 10 cm. Australia Coscinocera hercules Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bagworm - psychid moth larva, on rock; Pyrenees. France
ROG-13222 Bagworm - psychid moth larva, on rock Pyrenees, France Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Moth. - male. Europe
PPG-1545 Emperor Moth - male Europe Eudia pavonia Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Adult male silkmoth emerging from coccoon
PM-9940 Adult male silkmoth emerging from coccoon Bombyx mori Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Processionary Caterpillar Nest Bag - Also known as Bag Shelter Moths, Boree Moths and Brown Tails
DH-3351 Processionary Caterpillar Nest Bag - Also known as Bag Shelter / Boree / Brown Tails Moths Near Anna's Reservoir, Northern Territory

Processionary Caterpillars - Also known as Bag Shelter Moths, Boree Moths and Brown Tails
DH-3350 Processionary Caterpillars - Also known as Bag Shelter / Brown Tails / Boree Moths Anna's Reservoir, Northern Territory, Australia

Hawk Moth - caterpillar, threat display. Family:Choerocampinae
ASW-2165 Hawk-Moth - caterpillar, threat display. Family: Choerocampinae Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ecosystem - Oak Quercus; Marsh Tit, Squirrel, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Aphid, Ladybird, Weevil, Moth, Grub, Gall wasp
Ecosystem - Oak (Quercus); Marsh Tit, Squirrel, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Aphid, Ladybird, Weevil, Moth, Grub, Gall wasp, Short-toed Treecreeper, illustration

Rothschilds moth (Saturniidae Rothschidia) spreads its 8-inch (20cm) wingspan. It is one of the largest moths in the world

Transformation of the Night Peacock Eye, 1679. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Full-Grown Caterpillar of the Privet Hawk-Moth, Similarly Occupied, c1900, (1910). Artist: Fred Enock
Full-Grown Caterpillar of the Privet Hawk-Moth, Similarly Occupied, c1900, (1910). From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]

Green Peacock Moth (The Emperor Moth), 1889. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Green Peacock Moth (The Emperor Moth), 1889. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Harmful crepuscular insects, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful crepuscular insects, 1897. Crepuscular is a term used to describe animals that are primarily active during the twilight. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th July 1897

Harmful insects: caterpillars, butterflies and moths, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects: caterpillars, butterflies and moths, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th May 1897

Harmful insects: moths that damage apple trees, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects: moths that damage apple trees, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1897

Harmful insects: butterflies and moths that damage pine trees, 1897. Artist: A Clement
Harmful insects: butterflies and moths that damage pine trees, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 22nd August 1896

Diptych with flowers and insects, 1591. Artist: Joris Hoefnagel
Diptych with flowers and insects, 1591. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France

The breeding of silk worms, 1775. A print from La nouvelle maison rustique, ou economie generale de tous les biens de campagne

Women examining silk moth eggs and putting them in boxes for hatching into caterpillars, 1748
Women examining silk moth eggs and putting them in boxes for hatching into caterpillars (silkworms), 1748. From The Universal Magazine. (London, 1748)

The Puseyite Moth and the Roman Candle, 1850. Edward Pusey (1800-1882) English theologian and leader of Oxford Movement, shown as an Anglican moth in danger of being singed by the flame of Roman

The Silk-Worm, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Silk-Worm, c1850. Silk, from the silk moth (Bombyx) to the finished product. The central panel shows the lifecycle of the moth from egg to adult

Picture No. 12010243
Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth - on Sunflower - Cornwall - UK Date:

Insects in the wild - Scanned 1876 Color Engraving

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"British Moths: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Beauty" In the enchanting world of British moths, the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully perches on a vibrant plant, basking in the warm sun. Its striking black wings adorned with crimson bands make it an exquisite sight to behold. Speaking of remarkable moths, let's not forget the De Havilland Puss Moth that soared through the skies in 1930, piloted by none other than Amy Johnson. This pioneering English female aviator made history as she fearlessly stood beside her aircraft, capturing hearts and inspiring generations to follow their dreams. The De Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth holds a special place in aviation history as well. Serving as the RAF's standard primary trainer during World War II, this charismatic moth took flight with elegance and grace. As we explore further into this captivating realm, we encounter a delightful array of common British moths fluttering about. Among them is the de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa, showcasing its intricate patterns and delicate beauty. Another notable species is the de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth L6923 - a true symbol of resilience and strength. With its distinctive yellow body contrasting against deep blue skies, it embodies freedom and adventure. Venturing beyond Britain's borders brings us face-to-face with Xanthopan morganii praedicta - better known as Sphinx moth. This mesmerizing creature captivates our imagination with its long proboscis perfectly adapted for sipping nectar from flowers under moonlit nights. Let us not overlook our colorful companions either - butterflies. Their graceful dance amidst blossoming meadows adds an extra touch of magic to nature's tapestry alongside these magnificent moths. From Amy Johnson's daring exploits to picturesque landscapes filled with diverse winged wonders like never before seen sphinx moths, British moths continue to amaze and inspire.