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Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa
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Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa
Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786
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Abbildungen Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Catocala Christoph Crimson Entomology Esper Eugenius Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Pupa Schmetterlinge Sponsa Underwing
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Dark Crimson Underwing, Catocala sponsa, a stunning moth of the family Erebidae. The Dark Crimson Underwing is native to Europe and Asia, and is known for its distinctive wing pattern, which features dark, crimson-red patches on the hindwings, contrasting with the lighter, almost translucent forewings. The intricate detail of this engraving, produced by Johann Carl Bock after the original work of Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers, showcases the beauty and complexity of the Lepidoptera order, which includes both butterflies and moths. The Dark Crimson Underwing undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis, starting life as a caterpillar or larva, which feeds on various plants before transforming into a pupa, or chrysalis. After several weeks, the pupa hatches into an adult moth, ready to begin its adult life. The Dark Crimson Underwing is not to be confused with other similar species, such as the Promissa noctua or the Catocala promissa, which have slightly different wing patterns. Entomology, the scientific study of insects, has long been fascinated by the Lepidoptera order, and collectors and scientists alike have been drawn to the intricate beauty of these creatures for centuries. This engraving is a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the importance of preserving and documenting its wonders.
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