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Odonestis pruni moth
Odonestis pruni moth, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786
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Abbildungen Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Catocala Christoph Entomology Esper Eugenius Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Pruni Pupa Schmetterlinge Spectrum Underwing
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger, titled "Odonestis pruni," showcases the various stages of the life cycle of the Prunus Underwing Moth (Odonestis pruni). The intricately detailed illustration captures the beauty and complexity of this Lepidopteran insect, which is native to Europe and Asia. The image begins with the larva, or caterpillar, of the Odonestis pruni moth, which can be seen at the bottom left of the print. The caterpillar is depicted with a distinctively marked body, adorned with tufts of setae and a pair of small, curved horns on its head. Above the caterpillar is the pupa, or chrysalis, of the moth. The chrysalis is shown in a protective cocoon, with intricate patterns and markings that are characteristic of the Odonestis pruni species. The upper portion of the print features the adult moth in various poses. The first moth depicted is the female, with its wings spread wide to reveal the distinctive underwing pattern for which this species is named. The male moth, shown above the female, is depicted with its wings closed, revealing the more muted, brownish coloration that helps it blend in with its surroundings during the day. The Odonestis pruni moth is also known by several other names, including the Coniuncta Underwing, Apopestes Spectrum, and the Conjuncta Noctua. This illustration is taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, published in Erlangen in 1786. The meticulous attention to detail and the beautiful handcoloring make this a truly captivating and educational piece of entomological art.
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