Bombyx Collection

Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van

Nun moth, Lymantria monacha, caterpillar 1, moth, 2,3, and Phalaena bombyx monacha 1,2,3, and common house mosquito
FLO4574316 Nun moth, Lymantria monacha, caterpillar 1, moth, 2,3, and Phalaena bombyx monacha 1,2,3, and common house mosquito, Culex pipiens, 4,5, head and proboscis 6

Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket
531652 Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket and fan to regulate draught

Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4562364 Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba

Silk moth, Bombyx mori, and large or garden tiger moth, Arctia caja, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4638692 Silk moth, Bombyx mori, and large or garden tiger moth, Arctia caja, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian;

Women feeding silkworms on mulberry leaves. 19th century (Chinese tempera painting on rice paper)
531655 Women feeding silkworms on mulberry leaves. 19th century (Chinese tempera painting on rice paper); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman
Antler moth, Cerapteryx graminis 1, 2, Lygephila lusoria 3, 4, and feathered footman, Coscinia striata 5-8. Phalaena graminis, tricuspis, grammica

Drinker, blue underwing and red underwing moths
Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria 1, blue underwing, Catocala fraxini 2, and red underwing, Catocala nupta 3. Bombyx buveur, Noctuelle du frene, Noctuelle mariee

The Metamorphoses of the Bombyx processionea and of Calosoma sycophanta (engraving)
5224614 The Metamorphoses of the Bombyx processionea and of Calosoma sycophanta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ghost moth and gold swift
Ghost moth, Hepialus humuli 1-4, and gold swift, Phymatopus hecta 5-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Rosy footman and short-cloaked moth
Rosy footman, Miltochrista miniata 1-3, and short-cloaked moth, Nola cucullatella 4-9. Phalaena Bombyx rosea, cucullatella

Hebrew character, black-spot chestnut, small quaker
Conistra rubiginos, Hebrew character, Orthosia gothica 1, 2, setaceous Hebrew character, Xestia c-nigrum 3, black-spot chestnut, Conistra rubiginosa 4, small quaker, Orthosia cruda 5, 6

Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc
Powdered quaker, Orthosia gracilis 2, red chestnut, Cerastis rubricosa 3, brick moth, Agrochola circellaris 4, 5, and archers dart, Agrotis vestigialis 6

Oak hook-tip and barred hook-tip
Oak hook-tip, Drepana binaria 1-3, and barred hook-tip, Drepana cultraria 4-7. Phalaena Bombyx hamula, sicula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Maple prominent and heart moth
Maple prominent, Ptilodon cucullina 1 and heart moth, Dicycla oo 2-5. Phalaena Bombyx cuculla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

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

Light emerald and scalloped hook-tip
Light emerald, Campaea margaritaria 1, 2, scalloped hook-tip, Falcaria lacertinaria 3-6. Bombyx falcatae, sesquistiataria, lacertula

Coxcomb prominent, Ptilodon capucinus 1-5. Phalaena camelina, capucina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Heart and dart moth, turnip moth and silver cloud
Heart and dart moth, Agrotis exclamationis 1, 2, turnip moth, Agrotis segetum 3, 4, and silver cloud, Egira conspicillaris 5. Phalaena exclamationis, caliginosa, fuscosa, melaleuca

White ermine, Spilosoma lubricipeda. Phalaena Bombyx lubricipeda, menthastri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Purple tiger and brown tiger moth
Purple tiger, Rhyparia purpurata 1-6, and brown tiger moth, Hyphoraia aulica 6, 7. Phalaena Bombyx purpurea, aulica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann

Great prominent, Peridea anceps. Bombyx trepida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Dark tussock, Dicallomera fascelina. Bombyx fascelina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johan Georg Sturm from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Pale tussock, Calliteara pudibunda. Phalaena pudibunda. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Clostera anastomosis and Nudaria mundana
Clostera anastomosis 1-5, muslin footman, Nudaria mundana 6, Phalaena donasa. Phalaena anastomosis, munda, donasa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann

Feathered gothic and Rannoch sprawler moths
Feathered gothic, Tholera decimalis 1-5, and Rannoch sprawler, Brachionycha nubeculosa 6. Bombyx lolii, nubeculosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann

Dingy shell, dusky marbled brown and brown rustic
Dingy shell, Euchoeca nebulata1, 2, dusky marbled brown, Gluphisia crenata 3, 4, and brown rustic, Rusina ferruginea 5, 6. Phalaena obliterata, Bombyx crenata, Bombyx ferruginea

Drymonia dodonaea moth and unknown species. Bombyx trimacula, Phalaena Bombyx roboris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Pale oak eggar, Trichiura crataegi, hermaphrodite 5 and variety 6. Phalaena crataegi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Volckart from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Black V moth, Arctornis l-nigrum. Bombyx V nigrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Silkmoth, Bombyx mori. Phalaena Bombyx mori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen

Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora. Phalaena versicolora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Lobster moth, Stauropus fagi. Phalaena fagi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Conformist, double dart, scarce brindle and silver arches
Conformist, Lithophane furcifera 1, double dart, Graphiphora augur 2, scarce brindle, Apamea lateritia 3, 4, and silver arches, Polia hepatica 5

Chrysididae (engraving)
5224609 Chrysididae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chrysididae. Chrysis ignita, Stilbum calens, Parnopes carnea)

Green-brindled dot moth, Valeria oleagina (Phalaena Bombyx oleagina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Oak eggar, poplar lappet and Tau emperor
Oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus 1, poplar lappet, Gastropacha populifolia 2, and Tau emperor, Aglia tau 3. Bombyx du chene, Bombyx feuille de peuplier, Bombyx tau

Mulberry leaf and silkworm, Bombyx mori
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, caterpillar and pupa with mulberry leaf, Morus alba I. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam

Chinese woman reeling silk thread from wild silkworms, Bombyx mori, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Curtis British Entomology Plate 336
Lepidoptera: Arcturus sparshalli = Trichioceras sparshalli (Arctiidae: Long-tailed Bombyx). Not British ? specimen from Mr. Sparshall [Plant: Brassica rapa ssp

Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori (litho)
970840 Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori)

Illustration of Silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupa hatching from raw silk cocoon

Picture No. 10896010
Silkworm Moth - male - on its silk cocoon (Bombyx mori) Date:

Silkworms in alcohol, energy drink, health drink, Vietnam, Asia

Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms awake from hibernation
Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms during second hibernation phase. Date: circa 1909

Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms feeding on mulberry leaves Date: circa 1909

Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms begin to construct cocoons Date: circa 1909

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"Bombyx: A World of Enchanting Moths and Silkworms" Step into the mesmerizing world of Bombyx, where silk moths and silkworms reign supreme. The elegant Bombyx mori gracefully flutters its wings on a bed of mulberry leaves, weaving intricate threads that have captivated humanity for centuries. But the allure doesn't end there. Enter the realm of the Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria, with its majestic antler-like antennae and the feathered footman, showcasing delicate plumage fit for royalty. As we delve deeper into this enchanting universe, we encounter an array of captivating species such as the Drinker moth with its striking blue underwings and its cousin, the red underwing moth - both leaving us in awe with their vibrant hues. The Metamorphoses of the Bombyx processionea and Calosoma sycophanta come to life through exquisite engravings, depicting nature's breathtaking transformation from caterpillar to butterfly amidst a backdrop of wonder. Our journey continues as we encounter ethereal creatures like the Ghost moth and gold swift fluttering through moonlit nights. The Rosy footman dances delicately alongside the short-cloaked moth while hidden gems like Hebrew character, black-spot chestnut, small quaker reveal themselves in plain sight. Prepare to be amazed by a kaleidoscope of colors as powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth grace our path. Oak hook-tip and barred hook-tip showcase their unique wing patterns while Maple prominent and heart moth add splashes of beauty to every corner they touch. Scarce hook-tip and pebble hook-tip emerge from obscurity with their rare appearances while light emerald glimmers like a precious gemstone amidst lush foliage. And let us not forget about scalloped hook-tip - an epitome of elegance in motion.