Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx

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Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx

Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. Bombyx sphinx, Phalaena cassinia. 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 Attacus Butterfly Caterpillar Christoph Chrysalis Entomology Esper Eugenius Georg Johann Klinger Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Phalaena Pupa Schmetterlinge Sphinx Variant

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx, also known as the Emperor Sphinx, Tau Sphinx, Cassinia Sphinx, Aglia tau, or Attacus sphinx. This moth belongs to the family Sphingidae, commonly known as hawk moths due to their resemblance to hummingbirds, which helps them to attract pollinators. The Sprawler moth is a large and striking insect, with a wingspan of up to 12 centimeters. The male and female moths exhibit distinct differences in appearance. The male, depicted in this engraving, has a brown thorax and abdomen, with large, white spots on its forewings. The female, on the other hand, has a greenish-brown thorax and abdomen, with fewer and smaller spots on its wings. The Sprawler moth undergoes complete metamorphosis, transforming from a caterpillar, or larva, to a pupa, or chrysalis, and finally to an adult moth. The caterpillar is a voracious eater, feeding on a variety of plants, including tobacco and sunflowers. Once it has reached maturity, it forms a chrysalis, which can take up to a month to develop into an adult moth. This engraving is taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, published in Erlangen in 1786. The work was produced by the skilled hands of the engraver Johann Carl Bock, who expertly captured the intricate details of the Sprawler moth's anatomy and coloration. The result is a stunning and accurate representation of this fascinating insect, which continues to captivate entomologists and natural history enthusiasts to this day.

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