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Chocolate-tip moths
Chocolate-tip moth, Clostera curtula, scare chocolate-tip, Clostera anachoreta, and small chocolate-tip, Clostera pigra. Phalaena curtula, anachoreta, reclusa. 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 Bock Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Chocolate Christoph Entomology Esper Eugenius Footman Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Moths Muslin Nach Natur Phalaena Pupa Schmetterlinge Munda
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the enchanting world of Chocolate-tip moths into your home with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring stunning images from Mary Evans Picture Library, these prints showcase the captivating beauty of these elusive moths, including the Chocolate-tip moth (Clostera curtula), Scare Chocolate-tip (Clostera anachoreta), Small Chocolate-tip (Clostera pigra), and their alternative names Phalaena curtula, anachoreta, and reclusa. Each print is meticulously transferred onto high-quality aluminum sheets, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Elevate your decor and add a touch of natural wonder to any room with these exquisite Chocolate-tip moth Metal Prints from Media Storehouse.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled artist Johann Carl Bock for 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 different species of Chocolate-tip moths (Clostera curtula, C. anachoreta, and C. pigra, also known as Phalaena curtula, anachoreta, reclusa, Nudaria mundana, Donasa munda, and Hepialus mundus). These moths, with their striking chocolate-brown and cream markings, were popularly known as 'chocolate-tips' due to their resemblance to drops of melted chocolate. The intricate details of their wings, thorax, and abdomen are beautifully rendered in this engraving, revealing the delicate structures that make up their exoskeletons. The larvae of these moths are known to feed on various plants, including willows, poplars, and elms, and undergo a fascinating process of metamorphosis from caterpillar to pupa to adult moth. The background of the engraving features a piece of muslin fabric, which was a common material used in the 18th century for displaying and studying insects. A footman, dressed in the fashion of the time, is depicted holding a butterfly net and a magnifying glass, symbolizing the curiosity and fascination that entomology, the scientific study of insects, held during this era. This engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific curiosity of the past, providing a glimpse into the natural world and the beauty of these often overlooked creatures. The Chocolate-tip moths, with their intricate patterns and fascinating life cycles, continue to captivate and inspire researchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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