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Oak eggar moth on heather
Oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, long bastard wasp, on heather, Calluna vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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Accurate Bastard Calluna Descriptions Drawn Eggar Etched Heather Insekten Jacob Ladmiral Lasiocampa Ling Moth Naauwkeurige Quercus Veranderingen Vulgaris Waarneemingen Wasp Egger
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jacob Ludwig Admiral in the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten" (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects) published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam in 1774, depicts an Oak Eggar Moth (Lasiocampa quercus) perched on a cluster of Heather (Calluna vulgaris). The Oak Eggar Moth, also known as the Long Bastard Wasp Moth or the Heath Rustic, is a beautiful and common species of moth found in Europe. The moth is shown in its adult form, with its wings spread wide, revealing intricate patterns and vibrant colors. In the foreground, a Long Bastard Wasp (Masarina gracilis) can be seen hovering above the moth, possibly preparing to lay its eggs on the moth's eggs or larvae. The wasp, also known as a Jaager or Langlyvige Bastaardwesp in Dutch, is a solitary wasp that preys on various insects, including caterpillars. The Oak Eggar Moth lays its eggs on the leaves of oak trees, and the larvae feed on the leaves before transforming into pupae and eventually emerging as adults. The Heather plant, shown in full bloom, provides an ideal habitat for the Oak Eggar Moth and other insects. This engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of Jacob Ludwig Admiral, who captured the essence of these fascinating creatures and their interactions with their environment. The addition of hand-coloring further enhances the beauty and realism of the image, making it a valuable and captivating piece of natural history art.
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