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Pupa Collection (#4)

"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: INDO 20-05 079

INDO 20-05 079
Black Ants - moving their colony carrying larvae and pupa with a newly emerged winged alate - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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INDO 20-05 078
Black Ants - moving their colony carrying larvae and pupa - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Background imagePupa Collection: Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc

Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc
5893484 Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Powdered quaker, Orthosia gracilis 2, red chestnut, Cerastis rubricosa 3, brick moth)

Background imagePupa Collection: Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman

Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman
5893477 Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Antler moth, Cerapteryx graminis 1, 2, Lygephila lusoria 3, 4, and feathered footman)

Background imagePupa Collection: Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina
5893471 Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina. Phalaena aesculi)

Background imagePupa Collection: Pebble prominent and iron prominent

Pebble prominent and iron prominent
5893469 Pebble prominent and iron prominent. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Pebble prominent, Notodonta ziczac, and iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius. Phalaena ziczac, dromedarius)

Background imagePupa Collection: Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth

Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth
5893468 Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Three-humped prominent, Notodonta tritophus, olive moth, Prays oleae, and turnip moth)

Background imagePupa Collection: Figure of eight, swallow prominent and Drymonia velitaris moth

Figure of eight, swallow prominent and Drymonia velitaris moth
5893467 Figure of eight, swallow prominent and Drymonia velitaris moth. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, swallow prominent, Pheosia tremula)

Background imagePupa Collection: Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent

Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent
5893460 Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Nut-tree tussock, Colocasia coryli, and plumed prominent, Ptilophora plumigera)

Background imagePupa Collection: Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx

Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx
5893459 Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. Bombyx sphinx, Phalaena cassinia)

Background imagePupa Collection: White satin and white prominent moths

White satin and white prominent moths
5893451 White satin and white prominent moths. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: White satin moth or satin moth, Leucoma salicis, and white prominent, Leucodonta bicoloria)

Background imagePupa Collection: Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar

Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar
5893448 Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, male, female, larva, chrysalis. Phalaena dispar)

Background imagePupa Collection: Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense

Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense
5893438 Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense. Phalaena castrensis)

Background imagePupa Collection: Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes

Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes
5893435 Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes)

Background imagePupa Collection: Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora

Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora
5893433 Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora. Phalaena versicolora)

Background imagePupa Collection: Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths

Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
5893423 Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa)

Background imagePupa Collection: Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria
5893421 Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, male, female, larva, pupae)

Background imagePupa Collection: Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade

Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot
5912562 Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 6

Background imagePupa Collection: Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8

Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann
5912555 Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Background imagePupa Collection: Double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 1, pale shoulder, Acontia lucida 2, 3

Double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 1, pale shoulder, Acontia lucida 2, 3, four-spotted moth, Tyta luctuosa 4
5912528 Double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 1, pale shoulder, Acontia lucida 2, 3, four-spotted moth, Tyta luctuosa 4, 5, and druid moth, Aedia funesta 6

Background imagePupa Collection: Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula 1-4, and Jersey tiger moth, Euplagia quadripunctaria 5-7

Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula 1-4, and Jersey tiger moth, Euplagia quadripunctaria 5-7
5912523 Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula 1-4, and Jersey tiger moth, Euplagia quadripunctaria 5-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph

Background imagePupa Collection: Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4

Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4
5912561 Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7

Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7, and marbled green
5912559 Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7, and marbled green, Cryphia muralis 8

Background imagePupa Collection: Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after

Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann
5912535 Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen

Background imagePupa Collection: Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa 1-5, and peach blossom moth, Thyatira batis 6-8

Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa 1-5, and peach blossom moth, Thyatira batis 6-8
5912526 Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa 1-5, and peach blossom moth, Thyatira batis 6-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063297 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Background imagePupa Collection: Catocala pacta moth

Catocala pacta moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786

Background imagePupa Collection: French red underwing and dark crimson underwing variety

French red underwing and dark crimson underwing variety
French red underwing, Catocala elocata 1, 2, and dark crimson underwing variety, Catocala sponsa 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Light crimson underwing moth, Catocala promissa

Light crimson underwing moth, Catocala promissa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Background imagePupa Collection: Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa

Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786

Background imagePupa Collection: Setina aurita, dew moth and Setina roscida

Setina aurita, dew moth and Setina roscida
Setina aurita moth 1, 2, dew moth, Setina irrorella 3-5, and Setina roscida moth 6, 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Background imagePupa Collection: Red-necked footman, four-spotted footman and buff footman

Red-necked footman, four-spotted footman and buff footman
Red-necked footman, Atolmis rubricollis 1, , four-spotted footman, Lithosia quadra 2-6, and buff footman, Katha depressa 7, 9

Background imagePupa Collection: Miller moth and cinnabar moth

Miller moth and cinnabar moth
Miller moth, Acronicta leporina 1-5, and cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae 6-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Background imagePupa Collection: Fox moth, Macrothylacia rubi

Fox moth, Macrothylacia rubi, male, female, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Background imagePupa Collection: Double dart, pale shoulder, four-spotted moth and druid moth

Double dart, pale shoulder, four-spotted moth and druid moth
Double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 1, pale shoulder, Acontia lucida 2, 3, four-spotted moth, Tyta luctuosa 4, 5, and druid moth, Aedia funesta 6

Background imagePupa Collection: Burnet companion moth and the Mother Shipton moth

Burnet companion moth and the Mother Shipton moth
Burnet companion moth, Euclidia glyphica 1, 2, and the Mother Shipton moth, Euclidia mi, 3-9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Passenger moth, dun-bar and soothsayer

Passenger moth, dun-bar and soothsayer
Passenger moth, Dysgonia algira 1, dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina 2-3, double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 4, larvae 5-6

Background imagePupa Collection: Handmaid moth and orange underwing moth

Handmaid moth and orange underwing moth
Handmaid moth, Dysauxes ancilla 1-3, and orange underwing, Archiearis parthenias 4-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Background imagePupa Collection: Ruby tiger moth and peach blossom moth

Ruby tiger moth and peach blossom moth
Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa 1-5, and peach blossom moth, Thyatira batis 6-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Large tiger moth, Pericallia matronula

Large tiger moth, Pericallia matronula
Large tiger moth, male and female, Pericallia matronula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Background imagePupa Collection: Scarlet tiger moth and Jersey tiger moth

Scarlet tiger moth and Jersey tiger moth
Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula 1-4, and Jersey tiger moth, Euplagia quadripunctaria 5-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Pharmacis carna, orange swift and gold swift moths

Pharmacis carna, orange swift and gold swift moths
Pharmacis carna 2-4, orange swift, Triodia sylvina 5, 6, and gold swift, Phymatopus hecta 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Background imagePupa Collection: Ghost moth and gold swift

Ghost moth and gold swift
Ghost moth, Hepialus humuli 1-4, and gold swift, Phymatopus hecta 5-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Background imagePupa Collection: Common swift moth, gold swift and Pharmacis carna

Common swift moth, gold swift and Pharmacis carna
Common swift moth, Korscheltellus lupulina 1-4, gold swift, Phymatopus hecta 5, and Pharmacis carna 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Background imagePupa Collection: Small lappet and autumn silkworm moth

Small lappet and autumn silkworm moth
Small lappet, Phyllodesma ilicifolia, and autumn silkworm moth, Lemonia taraxaci. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Background imagePupa Collection: Yellow tiger moth, white ermine larva, etc

Yellow tiger moth, white ermine larva, etc
Yellow tiger moth, Arctia flavia 1, Ptilocephala albida 2, Calliergis ramosa 3, and white ermine larva, Spilosoma lubricipeda 4. Bombyx flavia, albida, ramosa, Phalaena ermineae

Background imagePupa Collection: Rosy footman and short-cloaked moth

Rosy footman and short-cloaked moth
Rosy footman, Miltochrista miniata 1-3, and short-cloaked moth, Nola cucullatella 4-9. Phalaena Bombyx rosea, cucullatella

Background imagePupa Collection: Hebrew character, black-spot chestnut, small quaker

Hebrew character, black-spot chestnut, small quaker
Conistra rubiginos, Hebrew character, Orthosia gothica 1, 2, setaceous Hebrew character, Xestia c-nigrum 3, black-spot chestnut, Conistra rubiginosa 4, small quaker, Orthosia cruda 5, 6




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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.