Pupa Collection (#2)

Greasy fritillary, Euphydryas aurinia, high brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe, treble-bar moth, Aplocera plagiata
FLO4638784 Greasy fritillary, Euphydryas aurinia, high brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe, treble-bar moth, Aplocera plagiata, speckled yellow, Pseudopanthera macularia, and crimson and gold moth

Scarce vapourer moth, Orgyia recens, nut beetle, Strophosomus coryli, and mottled umber moth, Erannis defoliaria
FLO4638704 Scarce vapourer moth, Orgyia recens, nut beetle, Strophosomus coryli, and mottled umber moth, Erannis defoliaria

Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus, caterpillar and pupa (Annona sphinx, Sphinx annonae)
FLO4683432 Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus, caterpillar and pupa (Annona sphinx, Sphinx annonae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Common brimstone butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni, caterpillar and pupa (Buckthorn butterfly, Papilio rhamni)
FLO4681744 Common brimstone butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni, caterpillar and pupa (Buckthorn butterfly, Papilio rhamni). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b, nymph c
FLO4574645 Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b, nymph c, rhinoceros beetle, Megasoma actaeon Scarabaeus actaeon 3, 4

Sphinx of the hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula
FLO4562359 Sphinx of the hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Studded larentia (or Phalene of the marshmallow) on a plant of large mauve (Scots mauve or Wood Purple) - Mallow moth
FLO4562337 Studded larentia (or Phalene of the marshmallow) on a plant of large mauve (Scots mauve or Wood Purple) - Mallow moth, Larentia clavaria, larva and pupa on mallow, Malva sylvestris

Silver-washed fritillary butterfly, Argynnis paphia, forester moth, Adscita statices, L
FLO4638862 Silver-washed fritillary butterfly, Argynnis paphia, forester moth, Adscita statices, L. or gooseberry moth, Halia vauaria, small copper butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas, dingy skipper

Lackey moth, Malacosoma neustria, white ermine, Spilosoma lubricepeda, and rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a rose bush
FLO4638713 Lackey moth, Malacosoma neustria, white ermine, Spilosoma lubricepeda, and rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a rose bush, Rosa centifolia

Red cracker butterfly, Hamadryas amphinoma (Amphinoma, Papilio amphinome), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681528 Red cracker butterfly, Hamadryas amphinoma (Amphinoma, Papilio amphinome), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

High brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe (Adippe butterfly, Papilio adippe)
FLO4681475 High brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe (Adippe butterfly, Papilio adippe). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Gaudy sphinx moth, Eummorpha labruscae (Wild-vine sphinx, Sphinx labruscae), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681338 Gaudy sphinx moth, Eummorpha labruscae (Wild-vine sphinx, Sphinx labruscae), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Amber phantom, Haetera piera (Talc-winged butterfly, Papilio piera), with caterpillar and pupa on cashew nut plant
FLO4681689 Amber phantom, Haetera piera (Talc-winged butterfly, Papilio piera), with caterpillar and pupa on cashew nut plant, Western Anarcardium

Regal moth, Citheronia regalis (Persimon moth, Phalaena regia), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681032 Regal moth, Citheronia regalis (Persimon moth, Phalaena regia), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi (Poplar sphinx, Sphinx populi), moth, caterpillar, pupa
FLO4681626 Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi (Poplar sphinx, Sphinx populi), moth, caterpillar, pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula (Phalaena dominula). Moth, caterpillar and pupa
FLO4683957 Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula (Phalaena dominula). Moth, caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Amaryllis (or Satyre tithon, titon) - Gatekeeper butterfly, Pyronia tithonus, on fat
FLO4562448 Amaryllis (or Satyre tithon, titon) - Gatekeeper butterfly, Pyronia tithonus, on fat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pudibonde on a branch of plum - Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, on a plum branch, Prunus domestica
FLO4562395 Pudibonde on a branch of plum - Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, on a plum branch, Prunus domestica

Large tortoiseshell butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, on a cherry tree, Prunus avium
FLO4562382 Large tortoiseshell butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, on a cherry tree, Prunus avium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Birch Phalene - Peppered moth, Biston betularia, on branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562413 Birch Phalene - Peppered moth, Biston betularia, on branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4562364 Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba

Megere (or satyre) on a blueberry (blue centauree) - Wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, larva and pupa on cornflower
FLO4562345 Megere (or satyre) on a blueberry (blue centauree) - Wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, larva and pupa on cornflower, Centaurea cyanus

Drop of blood (or scalp of senecon, tyria, carmine) on a plant of Jacob's senecon - Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae
FLO4562341 Drop of blood (or scalp of senecon, tyria, carmine) on a plant of Jacob's senecon - Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St

Halias du betre - Green silver-lines, Pseudoips prasinana, and mocha moth, Cyclophora annularia
FLO4562334 Halias du betre - Green silver-lines, Pseudoips prasinana, and mocha moth, Cyclophora annularia, feeding on maple leaves, Acer campestris

Tristan - Ringlet butterfly, Aphantopus hyperantus, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562452 Tristan - Ringlet butterfly, Aphantopus hyperantus, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, brown hair streak, Thecla betulae, large skipper, Ochlodes sylvanus, small skipper
FLO4638927 Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, brown hair streak, Thecla betulae, large skipper, Ochlodes sylvanus, small skipper, Thymelicus sylvestris, scarce marvel of the day, Dipthera runica

Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The
FLO4638889 Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural History of English Moths and Butterflies

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini
FLO4638849 Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Burnished brasse moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, dark gothic, Naenia typica, orange swift, Triodia sylvina
FLO4638739 Burnished brasse moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, dark gothic, Naenia typica, orange swift, Triodia sylvina, and seven spotted ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata, on a stinging nettle plant

Silk moth, Bombyx mori, and large or garden tiger moth, Arctia caja, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4638692 Silk moth, Bombyx mori, and large or garden tiger moth, Arctia caja, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian;

Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth
FLO4638667 Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth, Tortrix viridana, dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina, and scalloped hazel

Water betony moth, Shargacucullia scrophulariae, and European peacock. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by
FLO4638957 Water betony moth, Shargacucullia scrophulariae, and European peacock. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural History of English

Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula, and pearl bordered fritillary butterfly
FLO4638890 Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula, and pearl bordered fritillary butterfly. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural History

Death's head, bee tiger or jasmine hawk-moth, Acherontia atropos, with caterpillar on a jasmine branch and flower
FLO4638856 Death's head, bee tiger or jasmine hawk-moth, Acherontia atropos, with caterpillar on a jasmine branch and flower, Jasminum officinale

Unicorn hawk-moth, Agrius convolvuli, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus, on dwarf morning glory
FLO4638732 Unicorn hawk-moth, Agrius convolvuli, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus, on dwarf morning glory, Convolvulus minor

Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, grey dagger moth, Acronicta psi, and argent and sable moth
FLO4638673 Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, grey dagger moth, Acronicta psi, and argent and sable moth, Rheumaptera hastata, on a plum branch, Prunus domestica

Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea
FLO4638645 Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Elephant hawk moth, Deilephila elpenor, white china mark moth, Cataclysta lemnata
FLO4638945 Elephant hawk moth, Deilephila elpenor, white china mark moth, Cataclysta lemnata. An Ichneumon lentorius wasp (i) lays its eggs in the hawkmoth larva which hatches from the chrysalis (k)

Great or oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, brimstone moth, Opisthograptis luteolata, and clouded yellow butterfly
FLO4638828 Great or oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, brimstone moth, Opisthograptis luteolata, and clouded yellow butterfly, Colias croceus, china mark likeness, Scopula olivalis

Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, white spot, Hadena albimacula
FLO4638816 Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, white spot, Hadena albimacula, and Duke of Burgundy butterfly, Hamearis lucina, on sweet pea

Lime-speck pug, Eupithecia centaureata, on a French marigold, Tagetes patula, and light crimson underwing
FLO4638725 Lime-speck pug, Eupithecia centaureata, on a French marigold, Tagetes patula, and light crimson underwing, Catocala promissa, on an oak branch, Quercus robur

Peppered moth, Biston betularia, and red underwing moth, Catocala nupta, on oak and willow branches
FLO4638685 Peppered moth, Biston betularia, and red underwing moth, Catocala nupta, on oak and willow branches. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian;

Comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album (a-d), six-spot burnet moth, Zygaena filipendulae (e-i), and white plumed moth
FLO4638628 Comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album (a-d), six-spot burnet moth, Zygaena filipendulae (e-i), and white plumed moth, Pterophorus pentadactylus (k-q)

Vine or silver-striped hawk-moth, Hippotion celerio (Celerio moth, Sphinx celerio)
FLO4682023 Vine or silver-striped hawk-moth, Hippotion celerio (Celerio moth, Sphinx celerio). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Opsiphanes cassiae butterfly, caterpillar and pupa (Cassia, Papilio cassiae)
FLO4681563 Opsiphanes cassiae butterfly, caterpillar and pupa (Cassia, Papilio cassiae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum (Hummingbird sphinx moth, Sphinx stellatarum)
FLO4682054 Hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum (Hummingbird sphinx moth, Sphinx stellatarum). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Goat moth, Cossus cossus, moth, caterpillar, eggs and pupa (Phalaena cossus)
FLO4681704 Goat moth, Cossus cossus, moth, caterpillar, eggs and pupa (Phalaena cossus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropian moth, Phalaena cecropia), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681055 Cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropian moth, Phalaena cecropia), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

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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.