Sauterelle Collection

Old Testament Scene: The Ten Wounds of Egypt - Moses and the Plague of Locusts Engraving 19th century Private
ELD4919853 Old Testament Scene: The Ten Wounds of Egypt - Moses and the Plague of Locusts Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Old Testament Scene)

Type of North African grasshopper (Eugaster spinulosa), specimen identified and named by George Edwards (1694-1773)
FLO4687662 Type of North African grasshopper (Eugaster spinulosa), specimen identified and named by George Edwards (1694-1773)

Eupropacris coeruleus grasshopper 1, Chromacris miles 2, and Gryllacris tessellata 3
FLO4615999 Eupropacris coeruleus grasshopper 1, Chromacris miles 2, and Gryllacris tessellata 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

African locust, Phymateus cinctus 1, and brown spotted locust, Cyrtacanthacris tatarica? 2
FLO4615670 African locust, Phymateus cinctus 1, and brown spotted locust, Cyrtacanthacris tatarica? 2. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

La fee de la fleur de marshmallow gives a medicine for the throat to a frog alitee - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy
FLO4637556 La fee de la fleur de marshmallow gives a medicine for the throat to a frog alitee - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637511 The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Representation of different types of butterflies, dragonflies, worms, grasshoppers
VEN5029403 Representation of different types of butterflies, dragonflies, worms, grasshoppers. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on insects

Eneoptera surinamensis cricket 1, bedbug species, Cemex corticatus 2, mammoth wasp, Megascolia maculata flavifrons
FLO4615987 Eneoptera surinamensis cricket 1, bedbug species, Cemex corticatus 2, mammoth wasp, Megascolia maculata flavifrons? 3, and Pelecinus polyturator wasp 4

South American Grasshopper, Locust cristata Lithograph by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4680665 South American Grasshopper, Locust cristata Lithograph by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder (1751-1801), published in their book The Naturalist Miscellany

A group of San people (Bushmen) harvesting a swarm of locusts with fire and smoke
FLO4620184 A group of San people (Bushmen) harvesting a swarm of locusts with fire and smoke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Grasshopper bay leaf. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4680286 Grasshopper bay leaf. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Representation of a grasshopper and a lezard with the rough skin of the crocodile (gecko)
VEN5029417 Representation of a grasshopper and a lezard with the rough skin of the crocodile (gecko). Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Migratory locust. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection
FLO4974682 Migratory locust. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw. Wandering or migratory locust

Elle dansa une saltarelle. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212248 Elle dansa une saltarelle. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Andrew, Best et Leloir dans la partie intitulee " Les aventures d un papillon" ecrit par PJ Stahl

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP344601 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fourth plague of Egypt, from a book of Bible Pictures, c. 1250 (vellum)
MMT215683 The fourth plague of Egypt, from a book of Bible Pictures, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

The Grasshopper (colour litho)
2779891 The Grasshopper (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grasshopper. A vehicle powered by an aeroplane propeller transporting French General)

Exodus 10: 1-20 The Seven Plagues of Egypt: the plague of locusts
STC67475 Exodus 10:1-20 The Seven Plagues of Egypt: the plague of locusts, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Concert d insectes a un bal. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212255 Concert d insectes a un bal. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Godard dans la partie intitulee " Les aventures d un papillon" ecrit par PJ Stahl in "

Criquet jouant de la trompette devant une tortue, un escargot et des limaces
DUV4212238 Criquet jouant de la trompette devant une tortue, un escargot et des limaces. Au dessus de lui un autre criquet equilibre marche sur un fil. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville

A sauterelle, or grasshopper, being loaded with grenades by French soldiers. Working on a cross-bow principle, the sauterelle could throw grenades a distance of ninety yards

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Sauterelle, the French word for grasshopper, is a fascinating insect known for its ability to jump incredible distances. These agile creatures are found in fields and meadows all around the world, where they play an important role in the ecosystem as both predators and prey. With their long hind legs and powerful muscles, they can leap up to 20 times their body length in a single bound. This impressive feat allows them to escape from predators and cover large distances quickly when searching for food or mates. Despite their small size they can also known for their beautiful colors and intricate patterns. Some species have wings that allow them to fly short distances, while others rely solely on their jumping abilities to get around. In many cultures they can seen as symbols of good luck or prosperity. In some parts of Asia they can even considered a delicacy and are eaten fried or roasted as a crunchy snack. Next time you see a sauterelle hopping through the grass, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and agility of this remarkable insect. Their graceful movements remind us of the wonders of nature that surround us every day.