Moth Collection (#38)

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

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Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth - on Sunflower - Cornwall - UK Date:

Insects in the wild - Scanned 1876 Color Engraving

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Scarlet Tiger Moth - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Pale Prominent Moth - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Pale Prominent Moth - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Elephant Hawk-Moths - on Lichen - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Early Thorn Moth - Second Generation - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Coxcomb Prominent - Moth - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Chinese Character Moth - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Chinese Character Moth - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Burnished Brass Moth - on Apple - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Buff Tip Moth - on Twig - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Black Arches Moth - on Apple - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Alder Moth Larva - Eating a Leaf - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Saturniidae Moth, caterpillar, Las Tangaras Bird Reserve, Choco, Colombia Saturniidae Moth, caterpillar, Las Tngaras Bird Reserve, Choc, Colombia Date:

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Saturniidae Moth, caterpillar, Las Tangaras Bird Reserve, Choco, Colombia Saturniidae Moth, caterpillar, Las Tngaras Bird Reserve, Choc, Colombia Date:

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Cat - Blue Persian wearing glasses smiling laughing moth open Digital manipulation Date:

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Hummingbird hawkmoth - hovering and feeding from buddleia - france Date:

The dancers June Jourdon and Derrick Waterlow, London, 1923. Jourdon appeared in The Golden Moth at the Adelphi Theatre and Waterlow will appear in a West End production Date: 1923

British Moths - Forester, Red Underwing, Scarce Green
A variety of British Moths - Forester, Red Underwing, Scarce Green Silver Lines, Small Yellow Wave and Emperor. Date: circa 1910s

WW2 - With the W. A. A. F. - Tiger Moth Construction explained
WW2 - With the W.A.A.F. - The construction of a Tiger Moth Aircraft being explained. Date: circa 1942

Caricature of Henry Hamilton, English playwright and actor
Caricature of Henry Hamilton (c1853-1918), English playwright and actor, whose adaptation of Ouidas novel, Moths (published 1880), was in production at the Olympic Theatre, London

Grasshopper riding a moth on a Christmas card
Grasshopper riding on the back of a moth on a Christmas card -- Fairy Queens messenger. Date: circa 1890s

Three moths on a Christmas card, with verse and stars. Date: circa 1890s

Three moths on a New Year card, with verse. Date: circa 1890s

Hemithea squalidaria
Illustration from Fauna del regno di Napoli by Gabriele Costa Oronzio, 1848. Date: 1848

Front cover of Eve Magazine 22 March 1922 featuring Nancie Lovet, the heroine of The Golden Moth at the Adelphi Theatre, London Date: 1922

Illustration, Tortrices -- Tineae -- Pterophori -- Penthina Salicella, Retinia Resinella, Antithesia Pruniana, Grapholitha Citrana, Carpocapsa Pomonella, Tinea Tapetzella, Euplocamus Anthracinalis

Illustration, Pyrales -- Tortrices -- Hydrocampa Nymphaeata, Odontia Dentalis, Ennychia Nigrata, Threnodes Pollinalis, Pyrausta Purpuralis, Botys Urticata, Botys Flavalis, Botys Hyalinalis

Illustration, Phytometridae -- Ortholitha Palumbaria, Ortholitha Bipunctaria, Scotosia Certata, Scotosia Undulata, Larentia Fluctuata, Larentia Bilineata, Larentia Tristata, Larentia Hastata

Illustration, Dendrometridae -- Phytometridae -- Odontopera Bidentata, Hypoplectis Adspersaria, Aspilates Gilvaria, Numeria Pulveraria, Gnophos Dilucidaria, Tephronia Sepiaria

Illustration, Dendrometridae -- Therapis Evonymaria, Pericallia Syringaria, Crocallis Elinguaria, Eurymene Dolabraria, Epione Advenaria, Epione Apiciaria, Diastictis Artesiaria, Ploseria Diversata

Illustration, Geometrae -- Cleogene Peletieraria, Gnophos Obfuscata, Scodiona Belgiaria, Cimelia Margarita, Pygmaena Fusca, Eusarca Badiaria, Nychiodes Lividaria, Hemerophila Abruptaria

Illustration, Noctuophalaenidae -- Deltoididae etc
Illustration, Noctuophalaenidae -- Deltoididae -- Chloephoridae -- Erastria Deceptoria, Erastria Fasciana, Emmelia Trabealis, Trothisa Respersa, Trothisa Rosea, Trothisa Purpurina

Illustration, Hadenidae -- Ophiusidae -- Brephidae -- Mormo Maura, Catephia Alchymista, Catocala Fraxini, Catocala Nupta, Catocala Sponsa, Catocala Electa, Catocala Paranympha, Brephos Parthenias

Illustration, Noctuae -- Nycteolidae -- Spintherops Spectrum, Metoptria Monogramma, Aventia Flexula, Boletobia Fuliginaria, Ophiusa Bifasciata, Nola Togatulalis, Metoponia Agatha, Bomolocha Fontis

Illustration, Plusiidae -- Ophiusidae -- Toxocampidae -- Plusia Bractea, Plusia Iota, Plusia Gamma, Plusia Hochenwarthi, Euclidia Glyphica, Euclidia Mi, Pseudophia Tirrhaea, Pseudophia Lunaris

Illustration, Hadenidae -- Xylinidae -- Valeria Oleagina, Chariptera Culta, Hadena Didyma, Hadena Strigilis, Dipterygia Pinastri, Euplexia Lucipara, Habryntis Scita, Habryntis Meticulosa

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Cleophanidae -- Cucullidae etc
Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Cleophanidae -- Cucullidae -- Heliothidae -- Anartidae -- Acontiidae -- Scoliopteryx Libatrix, Calophasia Lunula, Cucullia Verbasci, Cucullia Umbratica

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Hadenidae -- Luperina Virens, Miselia Oxyacanthae, Dichonia Aprilina, Polia Chi, Dianthoecia Albimacula, Dianthoecia Compta, Mamestra Dysodea, Mamestra Dentina

Illustration, Noctuae -- Dianthoecia Capsophila, Polyphaenis Sericata, Cleophana Anarrhini, Miselia Bimaculosa, Jaspidea Celsia, Dianthoecia Caesia, Oncocnemis Confusa, Dianthoecia Luteago

Illustration, Agrotidae -- Hadenidae -- Agrotis Festiva, Agrotis C Nigrum, Agrotis Sigma, Agrotis Plecta, Agrotis Putris, Agrotis Praecox, Agrotis Segetum, Mamestra Persicariae, Mamestra Brassicae

Illustration, Agrotidae -- Triphaena Fimbria, Triphaena Ianthina, Triphaena Comes, Triphaena Orbona, Triphaena Pronuba, Hiria Linogrisea

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Nonagria Arundinis, Nonagria Cannae, Leucania Pallens, Leucania Obsoleta, Gortyna Flavago, Xanthia Fulvago, Hoporina Croceago, Orrhodia Rubiginea, Orrhodia Vacinii

Illustration, Bombycoidae -- Acronyctidae -- Orthosiidae -- Diphthera Ludifica, Moma Orion, Bryophila Perla, Bryophila Algae, Arsilonche Albovenosa, Caradrina Cubicularis, Asteroscopus Sphinx

Illustration, Notodontidae -- Phalera Bucephala, Pterostoma Palpina, Lophopteryx Camelina, Odontosia Carmelita, Microdonta Bicolora, Leiocampa Dictaea, Drymonia Chaonia, Notodonta Tritophus

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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.