Small Emperor Moth Collection

Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female, and tau emperor, Aglia tau
FLO4671125 Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female, and tau emperor, Aglia tau. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor Moth, after 1679. Creator: Workshop of Maria Sibylla Merian
Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor Moth, after 1679. Branch with sweet cherry; metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female wide angle view showing heather moorland habitat. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Clustered bell heather, Surrey, England, UK, August

Emperor moths, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Emperor moths, 19th century. Top Left: Caterpillar of Emperor Moth Among Bramble Leaves Marked by Leaf-Mine. Centre: Male Emperor Moth. Lower centre: Female Emperor Moth

Small emperor moth caterpillars (Pavonia pavonia) on a leaf

Small Emperor Moth - caterpillar shedding its skin - France
ME-1917 Small Emperor Moth - caterpillar shedding its skin France Eudia pavonia Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Emperor Moth Caterpillar - France
ME-1915 Small Emperor Moth Caterpillar France Eudia pavonia Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the enchanting world of the Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) in its natural heather moorland habitat. Witness the captivating transformation of a caterpillar, feeding on Ling Heather (Calluna vulgaris) or Clustered Bell Heather, shedding its skin in France. This rare and beautiful moth, once a popular curiosity in the 19th century, continues to fascinate us with its unique charm. Delve deeper into the mysteries of nature and appreciate the intricate balance between these magnificent creatures and their heather-covered landscapes.