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Scarce hook-tip and pebble hook-tip
Scarce hook-tip, Sabra harpagula 1, 2, and pebble hook-tip, Drepana falcataria 3-6. Phalaena Bombyx harpagula, falcula. 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 Barred Bock Bombyx Butterfly Carl Caterpillar Christoph Entomology Esper Eugenius Hook Johann Larva Lepidoptera Metamorphosis Moth Nach Natur Pebble Phalaena Pupa Scarce Schmetterlinge
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring the beauty of natural history into your home with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the scarcely seen hook-tip of Sabra harpagula (1, 2) and the pebble hook-tip of Drepana falcataria (3-6). These intricately detailed specimens are depicted in stunning handcoloured copperplate engravings by Johann Carl Bock, from the renowned publication "Phalaena Bombyx harpagula, falcula." Delight in the rich history and exquisite detail of these rare and fascinating insects, expertly captured in this timeless work of art. Order your print today and add a touch of natural wonder to your living space.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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 Johann Carl Bock in 1786, showcases two intriguing moth species: the Scarce Hook-tip (Phalaena bombyx harpagula) and the Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria). The Scarce Hook-tip, depicted in the first two images, is also known as the Oak Hook-tip or the Barred Hook-tip, and can be identified by its distinctive hooked forewings and orange-brown body with black markings. The larvae of this species feed on various oak species, undergoing full metamorphosis to become adult moths. The Pebble Hook-tip, displayed in images three through six, is also known as the Sicilian Hook-tip or the Pebbled Hook-tip, and is characterized by its hooked forewings, which are adorned with a series of small, white spots. The moth's body is a pale brown color with darker markings. The larvae of this species feed on a variety of plants, including willows and poplars. Both of these moths undergo complete metamorphosis, transforming from caterpillars to pupae and eventually to adult moths. The intricate details of their wings and bodies are beautifully captured in this engraving, providing a stunning representation of these fascinating insects. This artwork is taken from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, published in Erlangen in 1786. The meticulous attention to detail and the high-quality hand-coloring make this engraving a valuable addition to any collection of entomological or scientific illustrations.
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