Chocolate-tip moths

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Chocolate-tip moths

Chocolate-tip moth, Clostera curtula, scare chocolate-tip, Clostera anachoreta, and small chocolate-tip, Clostera pigra. Phalaena curtula, anachoreta, reclusa. 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 Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Chocolate Christoph Entomology Esper Eugenius Footman Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Moths Muslin Nach Natur Phalaena Pupa Schmetterlinge Munda

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled artist Johann Carl Bock for Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur (The Butterflies and Moths in Representations according to Nature), published in Erlangen in 1786, showcases four different species of Chocolate-tip moths (Clostera curtula, C. anachoreta, and C. pigra, also known as Phalaena curtula, anachoreta, reclusa, Nudaria mundana, Donasa munda, and Hepialus mundus). These moths, with their striking chocolate-brown and cream markings, were popularly known as 'chocolate-tips' due to their resemblance to drops of melted chocolate. The intricate details of their wings, thorax, and abdomen are beautifully rendered in this engraving, revealing the delicate structures that make up their exoskeletons. The larvae of these moths are known to feed on various plants, including willows, poplars, and elms, and undergo a fascinating process of metamorphosis from caterpillar to pupa to adult moth. The background of the engraving features a piece of muslin fabric, which was a common material used in the 18th century for displaying and studying insects. A footman, dressed in the fashion of the time, is depicted holding a butterfly net and a magnifying glass, symbolizing the curiosity and fascination that entomology, the scientific study of insects, held during this era. This engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific curiosity of the past, providing a glimpse into the natural world and the beauty of these often overlooked creatures. The Chocolate-tip moths, with their intricate patterns and fascinating life cycles, continue to captivate and inspire researchers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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