Imago Collection

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

two Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) copulating on Common Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), the Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Mariahoevepark

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Coloured engraving

Flies, wasps and dauber
Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus 1, horsefly, Tabanus americanus 2, 3, digger wasp, Sphex jamaicensis 4, scoliid wasp, Scolia fossulana 5, and black and yellow mud dauber, Sceliphron caementarium imago 6

Metamorphosis, 19 century science illustration
Metamorphosis of insects. A photo of an original hand-colored engraving from Johann Christiaan Seppas Beschouwing der wonderen Gods, in de minst geachte schepzelena published in 1762

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) resting on bloomin Common Heather, Laegieskamp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) resting on Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), the Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Mariahoevepark

female Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) warming up on Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), the Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Mariahoevepark

Picture No. 10896043
Spanish Moon Moth - Hybridization Grasiella isabellae x Actias dubernardi - Birth of the imago male (adult) (Graellsia isabellae) Date:

The three states of an insect as seen in the Great Capricornis, aka, the great capricorn beetle (Cerambyx cerdo) 1. The larva or caterpillar 2. The nymph or chrysalis 3. The perfect insect or imago

Sheet 2 Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex
Sheet 2, Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex vetvsteis monvmenteis formata, Bos, Jacobus, fl. 1549-1577, Ligorio, Pirro, ca

Sheet 1 Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex
Sheet 1, Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex vetvsteis monvmenteis formata, Bos, Jacobus, fl. 1549-1577, Ligorio, Pirro, ca

Sheet 3 Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex
Sheet 3, Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex vetvsteis monvmenteis formata, Bos, Jacobus, fl. 1549-1577, Ligorio, Pirro, ca

Sheet 4 Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex
Sheet 4, Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex vetvsteis monvmenteis formata, Bossius, Antonius, 16th cent. Ligorio, Pirro, ca

Sheet 5 Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex
Sheet 5, Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex vetvsteis monvmenteis formata, Bos, Jacobus, fl. 1549-1577, Ligorio, Pirro, ca

Sheet 6 Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex
Sheet 6, Anteiqvae vrbis imago accvratissime ex vetvsteis monvmenteis formata, Bos, Jacobus, fl. 1549-1577, Ligorio, Pirro, ca

Pearl-band Grass Veneer (Catoptria margaritella) resting on blade of grass, Boswachterij Ruurlo, Gelderland, The Netherlands

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) on seedhead at sunset, Zeeland, The Netherlands

male and female Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines) on Cuckooaes Flower, Naardermeer, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) resting on vegetation, Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer, Groningen, The Netherlands

Four stages of ife cycle of butterfly, from egg to adult

Picture No. 10895972
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Fly life cycle, artwork C018 / 0298
Fly life cycle. Diagram and artworks showing the stages in the life cycle of a fly. The winged adult stage is at top centre

Savoia Marchetti S79 (side view, on the ground) of prototype I-MAGO

Red Admiral or Vanessa atalanta, showing development

Picture No. 10896038
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10896030
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10896039
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10896023
Spanish Moon Moth - Hybridization Grasiella isabellae x Actias dubernardi - Birth of the imago male (adult) (Graellsia isabellae) Date:

Picture No. 10896013
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10896057
Spanish Moon Moth - Hybridization Grasiella isabellae x Actias dubernardi - Birth of the imago male (adult) (Graellsia isabellae) Date:

Picture No. 10895979
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10895977
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10895974
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10895976
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10895973
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10895971
Peacock Butterfly - Birth of the imago (Inachis io) Date:

Picture No. 10984420
Thread Lacewing mature imago resting on thistle - Bulgaria (Nemoptera coa) Date:

Picture No. 10984380
Owl-fly - mature imago resting on plant stalk Bulgaria (Libelloides macaronius) Date:

Metamorphoses of the Peacock butterfly. The Peacock (Inachis io), a butterfly of the temperate regions of Europe and Asia

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides), butterfly emerged from cocoon

A butterfly with large eye spot a its wing clings to the end of a twig beside the shriveled remnant of its cocoon. Imago, adult, after emerging from pupa

Common morpho (morpho peleides) butterfly hanging head-up as it breaks through the chrysalis in order to allow gravity to stretch the wings

White Admiral butterfly (Ladoga camilla) perched on pupa, side view

Lepidoptera, newly emerged Camberwell Beauty butterfly perched on a plant stem with closed wings, empty hatched pupa behind it, side view

Peacock butterfly C017 / 8343
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io). This is the imago (final stage of the life cycle), showing all four wings opened with their eye patterns. It has a wingspan of 50 to 55 millimetres

Newly emerged adult silkmoth C015 / 6238
Imago ( adult stage ) of the Chinese silkmoth, Samia cynthia, in process of inflating its wings. S. cynthia is a native of Eastern China, where its cocoons are one source of wild silk

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"Imago: The Transformative Journey of Nature's Creations" In the enchanting world of nature, a captivating dance unfolds. Like a scene from "The Dance of Death" by Michael Wolgemut, creatures emerge and transform, showcasing the intricate cycle of life. Flies, wasps, and daubers buzz around with purpose, their existence intertwined with metamorphosis. As depicted in 19th-century science illustrations like "Metamorphosis, " we witness the astonishing journey of insects. A Savoia Marchetti S79 rests on the ground nearby; its presence reminds us that even machines are inspired by nature's wonders. Amidst blooming Common Heather at Laegieskamp, an Essex Skipper finds solace. Its delicate wings rest upon vibrant petals—a moment frozen in time. Meanwhile, two Brown Argus butterflies engage in a passionate embrace atop a Common Poppy—an intimate connection amidst nature's tapestry. A solitary Brown Argus perches gracefully on Red Clover in the Netherlands—its beauty harmonizing with its surroundings. This image echoes another illustration from "The Universe or The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, " revealing three states of an insect: larva or caterpillar; nymph or chrysalis; and finally, the perfect imago—the embodiment of transformation. Turning to pages within "The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature, " we encounter yet more marvels etched into engravings—a testament to humanity's fascination with these natural wonders. Metamorphosis is once again celebrated as Pearl-band Grass Veneer delicately rests upon a blade of grass at Boswachterij Ruurlo in Gelderland. In this symphony orchestrated by Mother Earth herself, imago emerges as both culmination and commencement—a symbol of rebirth and growth for all living beings fortunate enough to experience it firsthand. Let us cherish these moments captured through artistry and science, reminding us of the perpetual cycle that defines our world.