Caterpillar Collection (page 2)

Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa
FLO4575379 Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Old world swallowtail Papilio machaon 1, painted lady, Vanessa cardui 2, and scarce swallowtail (flambe)
FLO4575018 Old world swallowtail Papilio machaon 1, painted lady, Vanessa cardui 2, and scarce swallowtail (flambe), Iphiclides podalirius 3, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa

Death's head hawk-moth (sphinx head of death), Acherontia atropos 1, and eyed hawk-moth (sphinx demi peacock)
FLO4575003 Death's head hawk-moth (sphinx head of death), Acherontia atropos 1, and eyed hawk-moth (sphinx demi peacock), Smerinthus ocellatus 2, moth, caterpillar and pupa

Mourning cloak (Morio), Nymphalis antiopa 1, European peacock (peacock of the day), Inachis io 2
FLO4575002 Mourning cloak (Morio), Nymphalis antiopa 1, European peacock (peacock of the day), Inachis io 2, and red admiral (Vulcain), Vanessa atalanta 3, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa

A steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks
3732422 A steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks)

Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta (Phalaena nupta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4682118 Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta (Phalaena nupta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini)
FLO4681713 Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lepidoptere, hawkweed sphinx, caterpillar, nymph and adult, Proserpinus proserpina - Lithography by Richard Polydore
FLO4684120 Lepidoptere, hawkweed sphinx, caterpillar, nymph and adult, Proserpinus proserpina - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

Butterfly sphinx ocelle or half peacock, with its caterpillar on the branch of a young shoot and its chrysalis
FLO4684155 Butterfly sphinx ocelle or half peacock, with its caterpillar on the branch of a young shoot and its chrysalis

Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia (Great lappet moth, Phalaena quercifolia), moth, caterpillar and pupa
FLO4683645 Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia (Great lappet moth, Phalaena quercifolia), moth, caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681405 Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lepidoptere, Vanessa virginiensis - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4682943 Lepidoptere, Vanessa virginiensis - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany, 1812; (add.info.: Lepidoptere)

Lepidoptere, nymph caterpillar and adult of the zebra butterfly, Eurytides marcellus - Lithography by Richard Polydore
FLO4682806 Lepidoptere, nymph caterpillar and adult of the zebra butterfly, Eurytides marcellus - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

Butterfly, mimic or vice-king, nymph caterpillar and adult, Limenitis archipelippus - Lithography by Richard Polydore
FLO4682723 Butterfly, mimic or vice-king, nymph caterpillar and adult, Limenitis archipelippus - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

Crocus saffron, colchial and blueberry, with fly and caterpillar - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel
FLO4682681 Crocus saffron, colchial and blueberry, with fly and caterpillar - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795), author of the cover bouquet, or A.Bres

Death's head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos)
FLO4683219 Death's head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly
FLO4562430 Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus

Tigree scale on an apple branch - White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch
FLO4562349 Tigree scale on an apple branch - White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch, Malus domestica

Dot moth, Melanchra persicalae, hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum, feeding on the greater bindweed
FLO4638759 Dot moth, Melanchra persicalae, hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum, feeding on the greater bindweed, Convolvulus species

Large magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, and Camberwell Beauty butterfly or grand surprise, Nymphalis antiopa
FLO4638693 Large magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, and Camberwell Beauty butterfly or grand surprise, Nymphalis antiopa

Brindled beauty moth, Lycia hirtaria, and black-veined white butterfly, Pieris crataegi
FLO4638964 Brindled beauty moth, Lycia hirtaria, and black-veined white butterfly, Pieris crataegi. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural

Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus occellatus, and white satin moth, Leucoma salicis, feeding on willow leaves
FLO4638960 Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus occellatus, and white satin moth, Leucoma salicis, feeding on willow leaves. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Red admiral, Vanessa atalanta, and small magpie moth, Anania hortulata, feeding on mint leaves
FLO4638935 Red admiral, Vanessa atalanta, and small magpie moth, Anania hortulata, feeding on mint leaves. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a

Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, Ealing's morning glory, Miselia oxyacanthae, November moth
FLO4638903 Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, Ealing's morning glory, Miselia oxyacanthae, November moth, Epirrita dilutata, red-necked footman, Atolmis rubricollis, spring usher moth

Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus
FLO4638898 Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus, on a vase of flowers

Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus
FLO4638871 Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus, barred yellow, Cidaria fulvata, seven-spot ermine or muslin moth

Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper
FLO4638853 Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper, Pyrgus alveolus

Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi, small magpie likeness moth, Margaritia verticalis, grey scalloped bar moth
FLO4638824 Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi, small magpie likeness moth, Margaritia verticalis, grey scalloped bar moth, Dyscia fagaria, shaded broad bar, Scotopteryx chenopodiata

Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, white admiral, Limenitis arthemis, chimney sweeper, Odezia atrata
FLO4638810 Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, white admiral, Limenitis arthemis, chimney sweeper, Odezia atrata, red arches moth, Callimorpha miniata, brown plumed moth

Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, smaller eggar moth, Eriogaster lanestris, and yellow-tail moth
FLO4638802 Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, smaller eggar moth, Eriogaster lanestris, and yellow-tail moth, Euproctis similis, on bilberry leaves, Vaccinium myrtillus

Goat moth, Cossus ligniperda, flying near a tulip while a caterpillar feeds on willow bark
FLO4638719 Goat moth, Cossus ligniperda, flying near a tulip while a caterpillar feeds on willow bark. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural

Lime hawk-moth, Mimas tillae, and common vapourer moth or rusty tussock, Orgyia antiqua, on lime leaves
FLO4638702 Lime hawk-moth, Mimas tillae, and common vapourer moth or rusty tussock, Orgyia antiqua, on lime leaves, Tillia europaea

Insect: lepidoptere, variete of geometrid butterfly with its caterpillar and a branch of elm
FLO4610244 Insect: lepidoptere, variete of geometrid butterfly with its caterpillar and a branch of elm. Lithograph by John Curtis (1791-1862) published in "British Entomology"

Cartoon: Chrysalid of a scholar buried in the books of a bibliotheque - Grandville engraving
PCT4260926 Cartoon: Chrysalid of a scholar buried in the books of a bibliotheque - Grandville engraving, extracted from the book " Private and public life of animals

Insect: Butterfly Drop of Blood or Senecon Scale with Caterpillar and Senecon Plant by Jacob Lithograph by John Curtis
FLO4610199 Insect: Butterfly Drop of Blood or Senecon Scale with Caterpillar and Senecon Plant by Jacob Lithograph by John Curtis (1791-1862) published in " British Entomology"

Insect: lepidoptere, hydrocamp variety with a flower and lily leaf. Lithograph by John Curtis (1791-1862)
FLO4610173 Insect: lepidoptere, hydrocamp variety with a flower and lily leaf. Lithograph by John Curtis (1791-1862) published in "British Entomology"

South India small tussore moth - butterfly tasar wild indian - Antheraea paphia 1 and caterpillar a, and gaudy sphinx
FLO4576055 South India small tussore moth - butterfly tasar wild indian - Antheraea paphia 1 and caterpillar a, and gaudy sphinx, Eummorpha labruscae 2

Black-veined white, Aporia crataegi, cabbage white, Pieris brassicae, and small white, Pieris rapae, butterfly
FLO4575769 Black-veined white, Aporia crataegi, cabbage white, Pieris brassicae, and small white, Pieris rapae, butterfly, caterpillar, larva, pupa and egg

Scarlet tiger moth - red or marbree scale - Callimorpha dominula 1, purple tiger -purple or speckled - Rhyparia
FLO4576597 Scarlet tiger moth - red or marbree scale - Callimorpha dominula 1, purple tiger -purple or speckled - Rhyparia purpurpurata 2, buffp-tip moth - bucephale - Phalera bucephala 3

Letter J: A superb pipe: we smoke at home, and in the mouth we have the J, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214936 Letter J: A superb pipe: we smoke at home, and in the mouth we have the J, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Vulcan - Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562429 Vulcan - Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower
FLO4562389 Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Poplar sphinx - Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi moth and larva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562367 Poplar sphinx - Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi moth and larva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Zerene of the gooseberry (or Phalene speckled) on a gooseberry - Magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata
FLO4562434 Zerene of the gooseberry (or Phalene speckled) on a gooseberry - Magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, on a redcurrant branch, Ribes rubrum

Cucubale Moth - Campion moth, Sideridis rivularis, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562416 Cucubale Moth - Campion moth, Sideridis rivularis, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Dragon, ladybug has seven points on a hazel tree - Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird
FLO4562379 Dragon, ladybug has seven points on a hazel tree - Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata and fruit flies on a hazel tree, Corylus avellana

Half peacock sphinx on an apple branch - Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, larva and pupa on an apple branch
FLO4562335 Half peacock sphinx on an apple branch - Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, larva and pupa on an apple branch

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave
FLO4638962 Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave, Cabera pusaria

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The world of caterpillars is a fascinating one, filled with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Just like the beautiful butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian, these creatures undergo a remarkable transformation. From the Inachis io, also known as the peacock butterfly, to the sea green swallowtail butterfly, their delicate wings captivate our imagination. Illustrations of butterflies and green caterpillars on plant and flower stems remind us of their close relationship with nature. They gracefully navigate through leaves and petals, finding nourishment along the way. Take for instance the tobacco hornworm with its tobacco plant companion or the wooly bear - larva of a Tiger Moth - both showcasing unique adaptations in their respective environments. Not limited to just insects, even machines have been inspired by these incredible creatures. The Caterpillar track steam engine by R. Hornsby & Sons demonstrates how nature's designs can be replicated for human use. Caterpillars have also found their place in literature and popular culture. Who could forget Carroll's iconic character from Alice in Wonderland? Alice's encounters with this enigmatic creature left an indelible mark on readers' minds. Butterflies themselves have been subjects of admiration throughout history; 19th-century artists captured their beauty in stunning illustrations that still mesmerize today. Lastly, let us not overlook the significance of caterpillars as they transform into wanderers or monarchs feeding on milkweed plants—a reminder that change is inevitable but often leads to something extraordinary. In all its forms—whether fluttering through gardens or gracing pages—the caterpillar continues to enchant us with its journey towards becoming a magnificent butterfly.