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Deaths head hawkmoth, six-spot burnet
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Deaths head hawkmoth, six-spot burnet
Deaths head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, six-spot burnet, Zygaena filipendulae, and nine-spotted moth, Amata phegea. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849. Deaths head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, six-spot burnet, Zygaena filipendulae, and nine-spotted moth, Amata phegea. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849
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Acherontia Atropos Blanchard Burnet Deaths Dictionary Dorbigny Entomology Fournier Hawkmoth Lepidoptera Moth Universal Zygaena Amata Filipendulae Six Spot
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This handcolored engraving, created by Fournier after an original illustration by Blanchard for Charles d'Orbigny's Universal Dictionary of Natural History published in Paris in 1849, showcases three exquisite moth species: the Deaths Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos), Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), and Nine-spotted Moth (Amata phegea). The Deaths Head Hawkmoth, named for the distinctive skull-like marking on its thorax, is a large and striking Lepidoptera species native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Six-spot Burnet, also known as the Six-spot Lady, is a medium-sized moth with vibrant orange and black wings adorned with six distinctive black spots. The Nine-spotted Moth, with its intricate pattern of black and white spots, is a member of the family Eupterotidae. This beautiful and intricate artwork highlights the exceptional detail and artistry of 19th-century natural history illustrations. The meticulous handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the already stunning engraving, making it a true masterpiece of the entomological world. The Deaths Head Hawkmoth, Six-spot Burnet, and Nine-spotted Moth are just a few of the many fascinating species documented in Charles d'Orbigny's Universal Dictionary of Natural History, a testament to the scientific curiosity and exploration of the natural world during this era.
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