Moth Collection (#39)

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

Illustration, Lasiocampidae -- Lasiocampa Quercus, Lasiocampa Rubi, Eriogaster Rimicola, Eriogaster Lanestris, Crateronyx Dumeti

Illustration, Drepanulidae -- Notodontidae -- Cilix Glaucata, Drepana Binaria, Platypteryx Falcataria, Cerura Vinula, Cerura Erminea, Cerura Bifida, Hybocampa Milhauseri, Stauropus Fagi

Illustration, Saturniidae -- Endromis Versicolora, Saturnia Pyri, Saturnia Carpini. The plants are Pear (Pyrus Communis), Birch (Betula Alba) and Dog Rose (Rosa Canina). Date: 1898

Illus, Cossidae -- Cochliopodidae -- Hepialidae -- Psychidae
Illustration, Cossidae -- Cochliopodidae -- Hepialidae -- Psychidae -- Cossus Ligniperda, Zeuzera Aesculi, Limacodes Testudo, Hepialus Humuli, Hepialus Lupulinus, Hepialus Hectus, Psyche Unicolor

Illustration, Liparidae -- Bombycoidae -- Leucoma Salicis, Ocneria Dispar, Ocneria Monacha, Porthesia Chrysorrhoea, Porthesia Auriflua, Laria V Nigra, Panthea Coenobita

Illustration, Arctiidae -- Callimorpha Dominula, Callimorpha Hera, Pleretes Matronula, Nemeophila Russula, Nemeophila Plantaginis, Arctia Caja, Arctia Villica, Arctia Purpurea, Arctia Hebe

Illustration, Liparidae -- Notodontidae -- Orgyia Gonostigma, Orgyia Antiqua, Dasychira Selenitica, Dasychira Fascelina, Dasychira Pudibunda, Dasychira Abietis, Cnethocampa Processionea

Illustration, Bombyces -- Actias Isabellae, Lasiocampa Otus, Euprepia Pudica, Saturnia Caecigena, Endagria Pantherina, Stygia Australis, Naclia Ancilla. The plant is Pineaster (Pinus Maritima)

Illustration, Lithosidae -- Arctiidae -- Nudaria Mundana, Calligenia Miniata, Setina Irrorella, Setina Aurita, Setina Aurita (variety Ramosa), Setina Mesomella, Lithosia Deplana, Lithosia Sororcula

Illustration, Zygaenidae -- Syntomidae -- Aglaope Infausta, Ino Globulariae, Ino Statices, Zygaena Minos, Zygaena Scabiosae, Zygaena Achilleae, Zygaena Lonicerae, Zygaena Trifolii, Zygaena Meliloti

Illustration, Sphingidae -- Thyrididae -- Sesiidae -- Macroglossa Stellatarum, Macroglossa Croatica, Hemaris Bombyliformis, Hemaris Fuciformis, Thyris Fenestrella, Trochilium Apiformis

Illustration, Sphingidae -- Deilephila Euphorbiae, Deilephila Galii, Choerocampa Nerii, Pterogon Proserpina. The plants are Oleander (Nerium Oleander)

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Polyommatus Euphemus, Polyommatus Cyllarus, Polyommatus Minima, Polyommatus Argiolus, Polyommatus Damon, Polyommatus Corydon, Polyommatus Bellargus, Polyommatus Icarus

Illustration, Satyridae -- Libytheidae -- Erycinidae -- Satyrus Maera, Satyrus Megaera, Ephinephile Hyperanthus, Epinephile Janira, Hyperanthus Tithonus, Coenonympha Iphis, Coenonympha Arcania

Illustration, Nymphalidae -- Danaidae -- Limenitis Populi, Apatura Iris, Apatura Ilia (variety Clytie), Charaxes Jasius, Danaus Chrysippus

Illustration, Satyridae -- Hipparchia Circe, Hipparchia Hermione, Hipparchia Briseis, Hipparchia Cordula, Erebia Medusa, Erebia Epiphron, Erebia Aethiops, Erebia Ligea, Melanargia Galathea

Illustration, Nymphalidae -- Vanessa Xanthomelas, Vanessa C-album, Vanessa Cardui, Vanessa Levana (variety Prorsa). The plants are Spear Thistle (Cirsium Lanceolatum)

Illustration, Pieridae -- Colias Palaeno, Colias Phicomone, Colias Hylae, Colias Edusa. The plants are Sainfoin (Onobrychis Sativa and Coronilla Varia) and Purple Clover (Trifolium Pratense)

Illustration, Rhopalocera -- Thais Cerisyi, Gonepteryx Cleopatra, Euchloe Belemia, Zegris Eupheme, Argynnis Laodice, Vanessa Levana, Vanessa Ichnusa, Spilothyrus Lavaterae, Pamphila Nostrodamus

Illustration, Papilionidae -- Parnassius Apollo, Parnassius Phoebus, Parnassius Mnemosyne. The plants are Orpine (Sedum Telephium) and Musk Thistle (Carduus Nutans). Date: 1898

Illustration, Details of the perfect insect. Date: 1898

Frontispiece, Papilionidae -- Papilio Podalirius, Papilio Alexanor, Papilio Machaon, Thais Hypermnestra, Thais Rumina, Doritis Apollinus

De Havilland DH61 Giant Moth of Western Canada Airways

De Havilland Tiger Moth VH-SNT Private Australia 1998
De Havilland Tiger Moth VH-SNT Privately-owned in Australia 1998 Date: 1998

De Havilland Leopard Moth VP-KFM Caspair Nairobi West 1955
De Havilland Leopard Moth VP-KFM of Caspair at Nairobi West on 9 July 1955 Date: 1955

De Havilland Leopard Moth G-AIYS private flying at Berwick
De Havilland Leopard Moth G-AIYS privately-owned flying at Berwick, Victoria on 15 November 1972 Date: 1972

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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.