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Pupa Collection (#13)

"Pupa: The Transformative Journey of Nature's Wonders" In the intricate world of insects, the pupa stage holds a captivating tale of transformation

Background imagePupa Collection: Old world swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon

Old world swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imagePupa Collection: European peacock butterfly, Inachis io, caterpillar

European peacock butterfly, Inachis io, caterpillar and pupa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1799

Background imagePupa Collection: Green-banded urania, Urania leilus, butterfly

Green-banded urania, Urania leilus, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1798

Background imagePupa Collection: Rustic sphinx moth, caterpillar and pupa, Manduca rustica

Rustic sphinx moth, caterpillar and pupa, Manduca rustica.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1797

Background imagePupa Collection: Black-veined White Butterfly - masses of pupae

Black-veined White Butterfly - masses of pupae on birch-tree bark (Aporia crataegi). South Tuva, Russia

Background imagePupa Collection: Newly emerged Black-veined White butterfly

Newly emerged Black-veined White butterfly (Aporia crataegi). South Tuva, Russia

Background imagePupa Collection: Poppy Three Stages Flowering Caterpillar Pupa

Poppy Three Stages Flowering Caterpillar Pupa
Artokoloro

Background imagePupa Collection: Monarch (Danaus plexippus) pupa / chrysalis before emergence Marion Co. IL

Monarch (Danaus plexippus) pupa / chrysalis before emergence Marion Co. IL
Monarch (Danaus Plexippus) pupa, chrysalis before emergence Marion County, Illinois

Background imagePupa Collection: Monarch (Danaus plexippus) caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Marion Co

Monarch (Danaus plexippus) caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Marion Co
Monarch (Danaus Plexippus) caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) Marion County, Illinois

Background imagePupa Collection: Ecuador, Orellana, Napo River. Chrysalis at the La Selva Jungle Lodge

Ecuador, Orellana, Napo River. Chrysalis at the La Selva Jungle Lodge (Large format sizes available)

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 11808348

Picture No. 11808348
Chrysalis of black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) attached on twig, Piedmont, Italy Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 11806893

Picture No. 11806893
Longhorn Beetle pupa Longhorn Beetle pupa on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 11806892

Picture No. 11806892
Longhorn Beetle pupa Longhorn Beetle pupa on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 11806891

Picture No. 11806891
Longhorn Beetle pupa Longhorn Beetle pupa on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Illustration of Rajah Brookes Birdwing (Troides Brookiana) pupa on stem

Illustration of Rajah Brookes Birdwing (Troides Brookiana) pupa on stem

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 11675407

Picture No. 11675407
European Garden Cross Spider feeding on Harlequin Ladybird pupa. Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: For Children. The Gates of Paradise (and Frontispiece), 1793 (engraving)

For Children. The Gates of Paradise (and Frontispiece), 1793 (engraving)
XYC289255 For Children. The Gates of Paradise (and Frontispiece), 1793 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 13.7x11.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imagePupa Collection: Pupa and Insect of Phryganea

Pupa and Insect of Phryganea

Background imagePupa Collection: Pupa of Blow-fly

Pupa of Blow-fly

Background imagePupa Collection: Pupa of a Water-Beetle and Privet Hawk Moth

Pupa of a Water-Beetle and Privet Hawk Moth

Background imagePupa Collection: Extrication of Dragon-Ply from Pupa

Extrication of Dragon-Ply from Pupa

Background imagePupa Collection: Gnat escaping from Pupa

Gnat escaping from Pupa

Background imagePupa Collection: Tipula and Pupa

Tipula and Pupa

Background imagePupa Collection: Paper Kite or the Rice Paper butterfly -Idea leuconoe-, chrysalis

Paper Kite or the Rice Paper butterfly -Idea leuconoe-, chrysalis

Background imagePupa Collection: Queen butterfly just emerged from chrysalis, Danaus gilippus, Central Florida garden

Queen butterfly just emerged from chrysalis, Danaus gilippus, Central Florida garden
Queen butterfly just emerged from chrysalis (Danaus gilippus), Central Florida garden

Background imagePupa Collection: Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupa, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Cannobina Valley

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupa, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Background imagePupa Collection: Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) twig, England, May

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) twig, England, May

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 10864913

Picture No. 10864913
Silkworm coccoons at an Indian silk farm (Bombyx mori) Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 10864908

Picture No. 10864908
Workers sorting silkworm coccoons in an Indian silkworm factory (Bombyx mori) Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 10864909

Picture No. 10864909
Workers with silkworm coccoons in an Indian silkworm (Bombyx mori) Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Picture No. 10864907

Picture No. 10864907
Workers sorting silkworm coccoons in an Indian silkworm factory (Bombyx mori) Date:

Background imagePupa Collection: Development of the horse botfly. Drawing, 1904

Development of the horse botfly. Drawing, 1904
HORSE BOTFLY. Development of the horse botfly. Drawing, 1904

Background imagePupa Collection: Hungarian Glider (Neptis rivularis) adult, newly emerged from pupal case, Cannobina Valley

Hungarian Glider (Neptis rivularis) adult, newly emerged from pupal case, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, May

Background imagePupa Collection: Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Background imagePupa Collection: Cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, adult emerging from a pupa

Cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, adult emerging from a pupa

Background imagePupa Collection: Cases of pupae of predatory midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza, after hatching in carrier in a

Cases of pupae of predatory midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza, after hatching in carrier in a commercial blister pack for biological control

Background imagePupa Collection: Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) pupa, captive bred

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) pupa, captive bred

Background imagePupa Collection: Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult pair, mating on cocoon, Aston Rowant

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult pair, mating on cocoon, Aston Rowant, Buckinghamshire, England, August

Background imagePupa Collection: Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) newly formed pupa, still soft, Oxfordshire, England, August

Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) newly formed pupa, still soft, Oxfordshire, England, August

Background imagePupa Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imagePupa Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly formed pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly formed pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imagePupa Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) larva, shedding skin to turn into pupa

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) larva, shedding skin to turn into pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imagePupa Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly emerged adult, resting beside empty pupa on stinging nettle

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly emerged adult, resting beside empty pupa on stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imagePupa Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, about to hatch, hanging from stinging nettle leaf

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, about to hatch, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July




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"Pupa: The Transformative Journey of Nature's Wonders" In the intricate world of insects, the pupa stage holds a captivating tale of transformation. From the bustling honey bee colony to the mesmerizing tarantula nest, these creatures unveil their remarkable life cycles. A honey bee queen reigns over her devoted workers on a comb adorned with golden honey. Their diligent efforts sustain their hive and ensure its survival. Meanwhile, a tarantula delicately carries an egg cocoon to her carefully constructed nest, preparing for new life to emerge. Bee anatomy becomes a work of art as we delve into the intricacies of their bodies. Every detail serves a purpose in their complex society, from delicate wings to powerful stingers. Such beauty is captured in stunning artwork that celebrates these tiny marvels. The painted lady butterfly gracefully dances through its life cycle - from F007 to 6614 - showcasing nature's breathtaking metamorphosis. Similarly enchanting is the two-tailed pasha or foxy charaxes, displaying vibrant colors and patterns that captivate our imagination. The lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea, unveils its own unique journey as it transforms within its protective pupal case. This illustration showcases nature's ability to adapt and survive against all odds. Witnessing the life cycle of the swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) fills us with awe as we observe its transformation from pupa to caterpillar and finally into an elegant adult butterfly. It reminds us that change can be beautiful and full of wonder. The cinnabar moth finds solace amidst ragwort plants while revealing its striking red-and-black patterned wings during flight. Its lifecycle unfolds before our eyes as it transitions from caterpillar to chrysalis and emerges as a magnificent creature. The oleander hawkmoth enchants us with both its adult form and earlier stages; we witness not only its graceful flight but also the caterpillar and pupa that precede it.