Rustic sphinx moth, caterpillar and pupa, Manduca rustica
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Rustic sphinx moth, caterpillar and pupa, Manduca rustica
Rustic sphinx moth, caterpillar and pupa, Manduca rustica.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1797
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Rustic Sphinx Moth, Manduca rustica, along with its caterpillar and pupa stages. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's seminal work, "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in London in 1797. Shaw and Nodder were renowned naturalists of their time, and their meticulous illustrations continue to captivate viewers with their accuracy and artistic merit. The Rustic Sphinx Moth is a large, striking moth with a wingspan of up to 10 centimeters. Its wings are adorned with intricate patterns of brown, gray, and white, and its body is covered in fine hairs. The caterpillar, depicted in the lower left corner of the image, is equally fascinating. It is striped with alternating bands of black, white, and red, and its head sports a pair of large, expressive eyes. The pupa, or chrysalis, is shown in the upper right corner. It is encased in a protective, brown, and white cocoon, with a series of small, raised bumps covering its surface. This beautiful and intricate image offers a glimpse into the natural history of the Rustic Sphinx Moth, providing a window into the rich biodiversity of the natural world. It is a testament to the skill and dedication of Shaw and Nodder, who painstakingly documented the many wonders of the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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