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Buff Tip Collection

The Buff-tip, also known as the poplar lappet or lappet moth, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of Europe

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip, Phalera bucephala, poplar lappet, Gastropacha populifolia, and lappet moth

Buff-tip, Phalera bucephala, poplar lappet, Gastropacha populifolia, and lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia
FLO4671132 Buff-tip, Phalera bucephala, poplar lappet, Gastropacha populifolia, and lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip, poplar lappet and lappet moth

Buff-tip, poplar lappet and lappet moth
Buff-tip, Phalera bucephala, poplar lappet, Gastropacha populifolia, and lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 530

Curtis British Entomology Plate 530
Lepidoptera: Pygaera bucephala = Phalera bucephala (Buff-tip) Date: 1824-39

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: German moths (coloured engraving)

German moths (coloured engraving)
997925 German moths (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Picture No. 11993141

Picture No. 11993141
Buff Tip Moth - on Twig - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Picture No. 11807205

Picture No. 11807205
hoar frost trees, Ore Mountain, Germany Date:

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Picture No. 11807203

Picture No. 11807203
Anemone hepatica, Germany Date:

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Picture No. 11807100

Picture No. 11807100
Brown Owl-flying, Czech Republic Date:

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Caterpillars of Buff-tip Moths -phalera bucephala- feeding on an Eared Sallow Bush -Salicetum

Caterpillars of Buff-tip Moths -phalera bucephala- feeding on an Eared Sallow Bush -Salicetum auritae-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) newly hatched caterpillars, group feeding on egg cases, Gorseinon

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) newly hatched caterpillars, group feeding on egg cases, Gorseinon, West Glamorgan, South Wales, August

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) adult, resting on twig, Oxfordshire, England, July

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) adult, resting on twig, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) on leaf, illustration

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) on leaf, illustration
Zoology - Insects - Lepidopterans - Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) on leaf, illustration

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff Tip Moth - on Ornamental Keys - UK

Buff Tip Moth - on Ornamental Keys - UK
DAC-779 Buff Tip Moth - on Ornamental Keys UK Phalera bucephala David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) adult, resting on reed stem, Priory Water Nature Reserve

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) adult, resting on reed stem, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, May

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Figure of Eighty Moth - Essex - UK IN000895

Figure of Eighty Moth - Essex - UK IN000895
COS-3105 Figure of Eighty Moth Essex - UK Tethea ocularis Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip Moth - Essex, UK IN000890

Buff-tip Moth - Essex, UK IN000890
COS-3104 Buff-tip Moth Essex, UK Phalera bucephala Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff Tip Moth - on a twig - Cornwall - UK

Buff Tip Moth - on a twig - Cornwall - UK
DAC-398 Buff Tip Moth - on a twig Cornwall - UK Phalera bucephala David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) caterpillars, group on twig, Italy, august

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) caterpillars, group on twig, Italy, august

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip moth caterpillars

Buff-tip moth caterpillars. Close-up of the larvae of the buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) on an oak leaf (Quercus sp.). Initially these larvae stay in groups (as shown)

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff-tip Resting on thin branch Aggtelek National Park Hungary

Buff-tip Resting on thin branch Aggtelek National Park Hungary
GET-1494 Buff-tip - Resting on thin branch Aggtelek National Park - Hungary Phalera bucephala Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBuff Tip Collection: Buff Tip Moth On broken twig

Buff Tip Moth On broken twig
JLMO-270 Buff Tip Moth - camouflaged on broken twig Phalera bucephala John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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The Buff-tip, also known as the poplar lappet or lappet moth, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of Europe. This captivating creature has been captured in stunning detail by renowned entomologist Curtis in his British Entomology Plate 530 and German moths colored engraving. One striking image (Picture No. 11993141) showcases an adult Buff-tip resting gracefully on a twig in Oxfordshire, England during the month of July. Its distinctive markings and intricate patterns are truly mesmerizing. In another photograph (Picture No. 11807205), we see this magnificent moth amidst cut twigs in Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont. The contrast between its soft buff-colored wings and the rugged surroundings creates a visually arresting scene. But it's not just the adults that captivate us; even their early stages are intriguing to observe. Picture No. 11807203 displays newly hatched caterpillars of the Buff-tip gathered together, feeding on egg cases with great enthusiasm in Gorseinon, West Glamorgan. These caterpillars continue to grow into impressive specimens as shown in Picture No. 11807100 where they feast upon an Eared Sallow Bush -Salicetum auritae- located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The Buff-tip's life cycle is truly remarkable; from its humble beginnings as eggs to its transformation into these beautiful winged creatures that grace our landscapes. Next time you find yourself wandering through nature's wonders, keep an eye out for the enchanting Buff-tip moth – a true marvel of evolution and beauty.