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White ermine moth on an apple branch
White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch, Malus domestica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jacob Ludwig Admiral in the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten" (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects) published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam in 1774, showcases the remarkable encounter of two intriguing creatures on an apple branch. The White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, can be seen gracefully perched on a ripe apple, its pristine white wings contrasting strikingly against the green foliage. The moth's delicate form is a testament to the metamorphosis it underwent from its caterpillar stage, which is depicted as a plump, green and black creature with a distinctive orange head and prolegs, clinging to the branch below. The common housefly, Lospoot, is also present in this intriguing tableau, resting on the same apple branch. The housefly, a ubiquitous insect, is often considered a nuisance, but its presence here adds to the overall intrigue of the scene, highlighting the interconnectedness of various species in the natural world. Admiral's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate engraving, which captures the subtle textures and forms of the apple, the moth, and the fly. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty and depth to the image, making it a stunning example of 18th-century natural history illustration. This engraving is one of the 33 plates in the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten," which included eight new plates not present in the original 1761 edition. The work was published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam and is a valuable resource for entomologists and natural history enthusiasts, providing a detailed record of the metamorphoses of various insects.
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