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Wormwood moth, alder moth and Cucullia tanaceti
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Wormwood moth, alder moth and Cucullia tanaceti
Wormwood moth, Cucullia absinthii 1-3, alder moth, Acronicta alni 4-6, and Cucullia tanaceti 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 Acronicta Alder Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Christoph Dagger Entomology Esper Eugenius Euphorbiae Gale Johann Knot Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Noctua Phalaena Pupa Scarce Schmetterlinge Sweet Wormwood Cucullia
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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), showcases a fascinating assemblage of moths, including the Wormwood moth (Cucullia tanaceti), Alder moth (Acronicta alni), and Tanacetum moth (Cucullia tanaceti). The Wormwood moth, also known as the Sweet Gale moth or Dagger moth, is depicted in its adult form with its intricately patterned wings spread wide. The larvae of this species feed on the leaves of various plants, including wormwood and sweet gale. The Alder moth (Acronicta alni), also known as the Scarce Alder moth, is shown in various stages of its life cycle. The caterpillar, with its distinctive knotted appearance, feeds on the leaves of alder trees. The pupa stage is also illustrated, demonstrating the transformation that occurs during metamorphosis. The Tanacetum moth (Cucullia tanaceti), also known as the Knot Grass moth or the Ragged-lined Phalaena, is depicted in its adult form with its wings folded, revealing its intricate wing patterns. The larvae of this species feed on various plants, including euphorbia and rumicis. This engraving is a testament to the intricate beauty and diversity of the natural world, and the meticulous attention to detail that was employed by the entomologists and artists of the time. The use of hand-coloring further enhances the vibrancy and realism of the image, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical natural history or entomology.
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