Pine beauty and latin moth

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Pine beauty and latin moth

Pine beauty, Panolis flammea 1-6, and latin moth, Callopistria juventina 7. 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 Christoph Common Didyma Dusky Entomology Esper Eugenius Johann Larva Latin Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Ochroleuca Phalaena Pine Pupa Radiata Rustic Sallow Schmetterlinge

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur (The Butterflies in Representations according to Nature), published in Erlangen in 1786, showcases two stunning moths: the Pine Beauty (Panolis flammea) and the Latin Moth (Callopistria juventina). The Pine Beauty, also known as the Six-spot Pine Moth or the Phalaena Pine Moth, is depicted in its adult form with its wings spread wide, displaying its distinctive orange-brown wings adorned with six black spots. The Latin Moth, also known as the Seven-spot Moth or the Callopistria Moth, is illustrated in its adult form as well, with its wings folded, revealing its intricate pattern of cream, brown, and black markings. The Pine Beauty and the Latin Moth belong to different families within the Lepidoptera order, which includes both butterflies and moths. While butterflies are known for their diurnal behavior and bright, colorful wings, moths, like the Latin Moth, are typically nocturnal and have more subdued, camouflaged wings. Both species undergo complete metamorphosis, transforming from caterpillars to pupae and then to adult moths. This beautiful engraving provides a glimpse into the world of entomology during the late 18th century, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that was characteristic of the time. The Pine Beauty and the Latin Moth, with their intricate patterns and unique characteristics, continue to captivate the imagination and fascinate naturalists and collectors alike.

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