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Winter Moths, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Winter Moths, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Winter Moths, 1858. At the last monthly meeting of the Entomological Society...an interesting conversation arose as to the habits of a caterpillar, which is doing great injury this season to fruit-trees, and the means, if any, of checking its ravages. A visitor from Worcestershire spoke of its prevalence in the neighbourhood of Evesham and Pershore. In the former place the gardens are estimated at 1200 acres, the greater part stocked with plum-trees, having gooseberry and currant trees below them as an undergrowth. Through these gardens broad tracks are leafless and entirely stripped of the fruit which only a fortnight before had given promise of one of the finest crops on record...He thought the damage in that locality alone would be very moderately estimated at £10, 000. The Chairman, W. O. Westwood, Esq. and several of the members, identified the caterpillar as the larvae of the Cheimatobia Brumata, or winter moth, a very common pest to fruit-trees, and thought there was no certain remedy but destroying the individual larvae by hand...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Caterpillar Caterpillars Currants Damage Damaged Entomology Gooseberry Insect Insects Moth Moths Pest Gooseberries
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This image from 1858 depicts Winter Moth caterpillars, a notorious pest that caused extensive damage to fruit trees during that season. The photograph was featured in an article published in the "Illustrated London News," which detailed the devastating impact of these moths on gardens, particularly in the areas of Evesham and Pershore in Worcestershire, England. At the time, the gardens in these locations were estimated to cover approximately 1200 acres, with the majority of the land dedicated to plum trees, and gooseberry and currant trees serving as undergrowth. The article describes how these gardens were once teeming with fruit that promised a bountiful harvest, but within a fortnight, the broad tracks through the gardens were entirely stripped of their fruit, leaving behind only the leafless branches. The damage was estimated to be worth a significant sum of money, with a moderate estimate placing it at £10,000. The identity of the caterpillar causing this destruction was confirmed by the Chairman of the Entomological Society, W.O. Westwood, and several other members, who identified it as the larvae of the Cheimatobia Brumata, or the Winter Moth. They lamented that there was no certain remedy to check the moths' ravages other than manually destroying each individual larva. This labor-intensive and time-consuming method was the best solution available to gardeners at the time, as they sought to protect their fruit trees from the Winter Moth's destructive appetite.
Framed Prints of Winter Moths, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Step into the captivating world of the past with our Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring the intriguing Winter Moths, captured in stunning detail in an 1858 photograph from Heritage Images. This enigmatic image, with its unknown creator, once sparked intriguing conversations at the Entomological Society. Bring this piece of historical natural history into your home and ignite conversations of your own. Our high-quality framed print is a timeless addition to any room, preserving the beauty and mystery of the natural world for generations to come.
Photo Prints of Winter Moths, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Poster Prints of Winter Moths, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Jigsaw Puzzles of Winter Moths, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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