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Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc
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Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc
Powdered quaker, Orthosia gracilis 2, red chestnut, Cerastis rubricosa 3, brick moth, Agrochola circellaris 4, 5, and archers dart, Agrotis vestigialis 6. Phalaena Bombyx decolora, opaca, rubricosa, fuscago, trigonalis. 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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Bombyx Brick Character Chestnut Hebrew Moth Nigrum Phalaena Powdered Quaker Spot Pulverulenta Punctatum Rubiginosa
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur" (The Butterflies Represented According to Nature), was created by the skilled engraver Johann Carl Bock in 1786. The intricate illustration showcases a vibrant array of moths, including the Powdered Quaker, Orthosia gracilis (2), with its powdery white wings, the Red Chestnut, Cerastis rubricosa (3), characterized by its fiery orange-red hue, and the Brick Moth, Agrochola circellaris (4, 5), known for its distinctive black and white markings. Other exquisitely depicted moths in this image are the Archers Dart, Agrotis vestigialis (6), Phalaena Bombyx decolora, opaca, rubricosa, fuscago, trigonalis (not labeled), and the Conistra rubiginos (not labeled), which boasts ruby-red wings. The engraving also features the Hebrew Character, Xestia nigrum (not labeled), with its striking black and white wings, and the Small Crude, Agrotis cruda (not labeled), known for its plain, brownish-gray coloration. This beautiful work of art is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and naturalistic accuracy that characterized the entomological illustrations of the late 18th century. The intricate engravings served as essential references for scientific research and classification during this period, allowing naturalists to identify and catalog new species. Today, this image remains an invaluable resource for those interested in the natural history of moths and the art of scientific illustration.
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