Pupa Collection (#9)

Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, larva and pupa on an apple branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen

Aphis Vastator, the Supposed Cause of the Potato Disease (engraving)
1095676 Aphis Vastator, the Supposed Cause of the Potato Disease (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphis Vastator)

Privet Hawkmoth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999715 Privet Hawkmoth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Lime Hawkmoth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999712 Lime Hawkmoth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Large Emperor Moth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999703 Large Emperor Moth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Garden dart, Euxoa nigricans 1-3, Hadena filograna 4, antirrhinum brocade, Calophasia platyptera 5, Simyra nervosa 6
5912572 Garden dart, Euxoa nigricans 1-3, Hadena filograna 4, antirrhinum brocade, Calophasia platyptera 5, Simyra nervosa 6

Dot, Melanchra persicariae 1-4, and Dryobota labecula 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after
5912571 Dot, Melanchra persicariae 1-4, and Dryobota labecula 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Barred sallow, Tileacea aurago 1-4, and clay moth, Mythimna ferrago 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann
5912565 Barred sallow, Tileacea aurago 1-4, and clay moth, Mythimna ferrago 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 1, 2, dotted chestnut, Conistra rubiginea 3, 4, brown-line bright-eye
5912564 Flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 1, 2, dotted chestnut, Conistra rubiginea 3, 4, brown-line bright-eye, Mythimna conigera 5, and treble lines, Charanyca trigrammica 6

Burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis 1-5, and green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 6-9
5912549 Burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis 1-5, and green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 6-9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph

Lunar yellow underwing, Noctua orbona 1, and lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing or Langmaids yellow underwing
5912543 Lunar yellow underwing, Noctua orbona 1, and lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing or Langmaids yellow underwing, Noctua janthina 2-5

Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann
5912533 Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Red-necked footman, Atolmis rubricollis 1, , four-spotted footman, Lithosia quadra 2-6, and buff footman
5912531 Red-necked footman, Atolmis rubricollis 1, , four-spotted footman, Lithosia quadra 2-6, and buff footman, Katha depressa 7, 9

Ghost moth, Hepialus humuli 1-4, and gold swift, Phymatopus hecta 5-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann
5912520 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

Oak hook-tip and barred hook-tip
5893483 Oak hook-tip and barred hook-tip. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Oak hook-tip, Drepana binaria 1-3, and barred hook-tip, Drepana cultraria 4-7. Phalaena Bombyx hamula, sicula)

Scarce hook-tip and pebble hook-tip
5893482 Scarce hook-tip and pebble hook-tip. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Scarce hook-tip, Sabra harpagula 1, 2, and pebble hook-tip, Drepana falcataria 3-6)

Speckled footman, Staurophora celsia and herald moth
5893478 Speckled footman, Staurophora celsia and herald moth. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Speckled footman, Coscinia cribraria 1, Staurophora celsia 2, 3, and herald moth)

Red-line quaker, clouded buff and flounced chestnut
5893476 Red-line quaker, clouded buff and flounced chestnut. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Red-line quaker, Agrochola lota, clouded buff, Diacrisia sannio, and flounced chestnut)

Pale prominent, heart and club, and dark sword-grass
5893472 Pale prominent, heart and club, and dark sword-grass, by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Pale prominent, Pterostoma palpina, heart and club, Agrotis clavis, and dark sword-grass)

Clostera anastomosis and Nudaria mundana
5893462 Clostera anastomosis and Nudaria mundana. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Clostera anastomosis 1-5, muslin footman, Nudaria mundana 6, Phalaena donasa)

Drymonia dodonaea moth
5893456 Drymonia dodonaea moth. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Drymonia dodonaea moth and unknown species. Bombyx trimacula, Phalaena Bombyx roboris)

Pale oak eggar, Trichiura crataegi
5893455 Pale oak eggar, Trichiura crataegi. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Pale oak eggar, Trichiura crataegi, hermaphrodite 5 and variety 6. Phalaena crataegi)

Black V moth, Arctornis l-nigrum
5893450 Black V moth, Arctornis l-nigrum. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Black V moth, Arctornis l-nigrum. Bombyx V nigrum)

Wood tiger moth, Parasemia plantaginis
5893445 Wood tiger moth, Parasemia plantaginis. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Wood tiger moth, Parasemia plantaginis. Phalaena plantaginis)

Oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea
5893439 Oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea. Phalaena processionea)

Puss moth, Cerura vinula
5893428 Puss moth, Cerura vinula. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Puss moth, Cerura vinula, male, female, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Phalaena vinula)

Odonestis pruni moth
5893420 Odonestis pruni moth. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Odonestis pruni moth, larva, pupa, chrysalis)

Tau emperor moth, Aglia tau
5893414 Tau emperor moth, Aglia tau. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Tau emperor moth, Aglia tau, male, female, variant, larva, pupa and chrysalis. Phalaena Attacus tau)

Sloe emperor moth, Saturnia spini
5893412 Sloe emperor moth, Saturnia spini. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Sloe emperor moth, Saturnia spini. Male, female, juvenile and adult larvae, pupa, chrysalis)

Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
3063298 Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium. Ofte Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten, published in 1705 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Sphinx Moth, Larva, Pupa, and Flower, 1705-71 (hand-coloured etching & engraving)
880341 Sphinx Moth, Larva, Pupa, and Flower, 1705-71 (hand-coloured etching & engraving) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori (litho)
970840 Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori)

The Metamorphoses of the Goat Moth, Cossus ligniperda (engraving)
5224610 The Metamorphoses of the Goat Moth, Cossus ligniperda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Goat Moth, Cossus ligniperda)

Miller moth, Acronicta leporina 1-5, and cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae 6-8
5912530 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

Burnet companion moth, Euclidia glyphica 1, 2, and the Mother Shipton moth, Euclidia mi, 3-9
5912529 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

Catocala pacta moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die
5912536 Catocala pacta moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786

Handmaid moth, Dysauxes ancilla 1-3, and orange underwing, Archiearis parthenias 4-8
5912525 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

Pharmacis carna 2-4, orange swift, Triodia sylvina 5, 6, and gold swift, Phymatopus hecta 7
5912522 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

Saxon moth, Hyppa rectilinea 1, shears moth, Hada plebeja 2, 3, marsh dagger, Acronicta strigosa 4, brown-spot pinion
5912569 Saxon moth, Hyppa rectilinea 1, shears moth, Hada plebeja 2, 3, marsh dagger, Acronicta strigosa 4, brown-spot pinion, Agrochola litura 5, white-line dart, Euxoa nigrofusca 6

Dusky sallow, Eremobia ochroleuca 1, 4, Cynaeda dentalis 2, 3, ear moth, Amphipoea oculea 5, 6, and common rustic
5912567 Dusky sallow, Eremobia ochroleuca 1, 4, Cynaeda dentalis 2, 3, ear moth, Amphipoea oculea 5, 6, and common rustic, Mesapamea secalis 7

Pine beauty, Panolis flammea 1-6, and latin moth, Callopistria juventina 7
5912566 Pine beauty, Panolis flammea 1-6, and latin moth, Callopistria juventina 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Silver Y moth, Autographa gamma 1-4 and Essex Y moth, Cornutiplusia circumflexa 5, 6
5912551 Silver Y moth, Autographa gamma 1-4 and Essex Y moth, Cornutiplusia circumflexa 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Gold spangle, Autographa bractea 1, 2, Euchalcia modestoides 3, 4, Lamprotes c-aureum 5 and Panchrysia deaurata 6
5912550 Gold spangle, Autographa bractea 1, 2, Euchalcia modestoides 3, 4, Lamprotes c-aureum 5 and Panchrysia deaurata 6

Old lady or black underwing, Mormo maura 1, eastern alchymist, Aedia leucomelas 2, and Dypterygia scabriuscula 3, 4
5912547 Old lady or black underwing, Mormo maura 1, eastern alchymist, Aedia leucomelas 2, and Dypterygia scabriuscula 3, 4

Catocala conversa 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5
5912545 Catocala conversa 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Blue underwing moth or Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock
5912540 Blue underwing moth or Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Underwing moth, Catocala coniuncta 1, 2, and Apopestes spectrum 3, 4. Noctua coniuncta, Noctua spectrum
5912539 Underwing moth, Catocala coniuncta 1, 2, and Apopestes spectrum 3, 4. Noctua coniuncta, Noctua spectrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph

Underwing moths, Catocala pacta and Catocala coniuncta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after
5912538 Underwing moths, Catocala pacta and Catocala coniuncta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

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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.