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Cream-spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica
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Cream-spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica
Cream-spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica. Phalaena villica. 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 Christoph Cream Entomology Esper Eugenius Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Phalaena Pupa Schmetterlinge Spot Tiger
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1. Title: Cream-Spot Tiger Moth, Epicallia villica (Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers, 1786) This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Cream-Spot Tiger Moth, Epicallia villica. The image, created by the skilled hand of Johann Carl Bock, is an intricate representation of nature's artistry, taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' seminal work, "Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur" (The Butterflies in Representations according to Nature), published in Erlangen, Germany, in 1786. The Cream-Spot Tiger Moth is a member of the Lepidoptera order, specifically the family Saturniidae. The moth's wings are adorned with intricate patterns of cream-colored spots against a dark background, earning it its name. The wingspan of an adult Cream-Spot Tiger Moth can reach up to 10 cm (4 inches). The life cycle of the Cream-Spot Tiger Moth involves four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. The larvae feed on various plants, including Wood Nettle (Parasemia plantaginis). After completing its development, the larva forms a pupa, which eventually hatches into an adult moth. This engraving is a testament to the intricate details and meticulous attention to nature that characterized the entomological illustrations of the 18th century. It is a valuable historical record of the natural world and a reminder of the fascination and wonder that these creatures continue to inspire in us today.
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