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Trichosea ludifica, Rhyacia lucipeta and Lamprosticta culta
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Trichosea ludifica, Rhyacia lucipeta and Lamprosticta culta
Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4. 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 Brocade Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Chestnut Christoph Entomology Esper Eugenius Headed Johann Knot Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Phalaena Pupa Schmetterlinge Shoulder Toadflax Lunula
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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 and Moths in Representations according to Nature), published in Erlangen in 1786, showcases four captivating Lepidoptera species: Trichosea ludifica, Rhyacia lucipeta, Lamprosticta culta, and Phalaena erythrocephala. Trichosea ludifica, also known as the Red-headed Chestnut, can be identified by its vibrant red head and thorax, contrasting with its chestnut-brown wings. The Southern Rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta, is depicted in its grey and chestnut coloration, with distinct grey shoulders and a knot-like pattern on its forewings. The Brocade, Lamprosticta culta, is characterized by its intricate, ornate pattern of gold and black scales on its wings. The Red-headed, or Orangetip, Phalaena erythrocephala, is easily recognizable by its bright orange head and thorax, with wings adorned in a striking pattern of black and orange. The metamorphosis of these insects from caterpillar to pupa and eventually to their adult form as moths is a fascinating aspect of the natural world. The intricate details captured in this engraving serve as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the Lepidoptera order. The entomological community in the late 18th century was deeply interested in documenting and classifying various insect species, and Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur was a significant contribution to this field. The hand-colored copperplate engraving process, which involved creating an engraving on a copper plate and then coloring it by hand, was a popular method for producing detailed and accurate illustrations during this time. This particular engraving, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, remains a stunning example of this technique and a valuable resource for entomological research.
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