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Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx
Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. Bombyx sphinx, Phalaena cassinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786
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Abbildungen Attacus Butterfly Caterpillar Christoph Chrysalis Entomology Esper Eugenius Georg Johann Klinger Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Phalaena Pupa Schmetterlinge Sphinx Variant
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: the stunning Sprawler Moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. This exquisite card features a captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock, taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen. The Sprawler Moth, also known as the Cassinia Sphinx or Bombyx Sphinx, is a beautiful and intriguing creature, with its distinctive long proboscis and elegant wings. Perfect for nature lovers, entomologists, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression. Send a piece of history and natural wonder with every greeting.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx, also known as the Emperor Sphinx, Tau Sphinx, Cassinia Sphinx, Aglia tau, or Attacus sphinx. This moth belongs to the family Sphingidae, commonly known as hawk moths due to their resemblance to hummingbirds, which helps them to attract pollinators. The Sprawler moth is a large and striking insect, with a wingspan of up to 12 centimeters. The male and female moths exhibit distinct differences in appearance. The male, depicted in this engraving, has a brown thorax and abdomen, with large, white spots on its forewings. The female, on the other hand, has a greenish-brown thorax and abdomen, with fewer and smaller spots on its wings. The Sprawler moth undergoes complete metamorphosis, transforming from a caterpillar, or larva, to a pupa, or chrysalis, and finally to an adult moth. The caterpillar is a voracious eater, feeding on a variety of plants, including tobacco and sunflowers. Once it has reached maturity, it forms a chrysalis, which can take up to a month to develop into an adult moth. This engraving is taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, published in Erlangen in 1786. The work was produced by the skilled hands of the engraver Johann Carl Bock, who expertly captured the intricate details of the Sprawler moth's anatomy and coloration. The result is a stunning and accurate representation of this fascinating insect, which continues to captivate entomologists and natural history enthusiasts to this day.
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