Cocoon 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

Honey Bee - Queen & workers on comb
JLM-9590 Honeybee - Queen & workers on comb John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tarantula / Bird-eating Spider - at nest carrying egg cocoon
LB-10906 Tarantula / Bird-eating Spider - at nest carrying egg cocoon Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Painted lady butterfly life cycle F007 / 6614
Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) life cycle

Illustration of life cycle of Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) from pupa and caterpillar, to adult butterfly

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Larval (and pupal) case of bagworm, or psychid moth, constructed of plant fragments
ROG-11484 BAGWORM / PSYCHID MOTH - larval and pupal case of Bagworm or Psychid moth, constructed of plant fragments Psyche sp Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi)
Illustration of a Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), also known as lobster prominen

Silk Moth - cross section of cocoon
PPG-180 Silk Moth - cross section of cocoon Bombyx mori Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Human invention anticipated: Walls (engraving)
8658013 Human invention anticipated: Walls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walls)

Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus 1, horsefly, Tabanus americanus 2,3, digger wasp, Sphex jamaicensis 4, scoliid wasp
FLO4615647 Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus 1, horsefly, Tabanus americanus 2,3, digger wasp, Sphex jamaicensis 4, scoliid wasp, Scolia fossulana 5, and black and yellow mud dauber

Chinese woman reeling silk thread from wild silkworms, Bombyx mori, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590547 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

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

Les metamorphoses du ver a soie - Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin
FLO4576194 Les metamorphoses du ver a soie - Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin, spinning silk cocoon, chrysalis stage, and emergence as moth

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;

Silkworm moth, Larva or Caterpillar, Section of Cocoon showing Chrysalis in its interior, Chrysalis
8659085 Silkworm moth, Larva or Caterpillar, Section of Cocoon showing Chrysalis in its interior, Chrysalis, naked without Cocoon (engraving) by English School

Harmony
Tali Stein

Mantis religios (Ootheque) - mantis religios - Praying mantis - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4990209 Mantis religios (Ootheque) - mantis religios - Praying mantis - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

"Cocoon"
Maryam Zahirimehr

Study sheet with various caterpillars, moths, an egg and a cocoon of the Bombya Neustria, 1824-1900

Study sheet with caterpillar, cocoon and moth with spread wings of the Aretia Menthaastri, 1848

Picture No. 12479403
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, head detail. Although Date:

Picture No. 12479402
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, mating. Although Date:

Picture No. 12479400
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori. Adult moth with eggs. Date:

Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp. ) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads
Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp.) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Transformation of Butterfly
Mustafa öztürk

Emperor moths, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Emperor moths, 19th century. Top Left: Caterpillar of Emperor Moth Among Bramble Leaves Marked by Leaf-Mine. Centre: Male Emperor Moth. Lower centre: Female Emperor Moth

Butterflies sit on cocoons during an event to launch the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, Britain, March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

A silkmoth that has hatched out of its cocoon is seen at the Campoverde cooperative, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy June 4, 2015. Despite having wings, the adult moth cannot fly

The Wider Image: Myanmar hills embrace silkworms over poppies
Silkworm cocoons are seen ready for harvest after two weeks of growing, in Wanpaolong village in Lashio District, northern Shan State, Myanmar, April 21, 2018

Ghost
Itzik Rabinovitz

All waiting for the light
Stoyan Atanasov

Misty
Koji Tajima

In the cocoon
Abbas Arabzadeh

Desperation
Itzik Rabinovitz

The Ethereal Platform
Dr. Akira TAKAUE

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490322 Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Encapsuled
Jackson Carvalho

Title Plate from "The Introduction of the Silkworm"[Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595 Creator: Karel van Mallery
Title Plate from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595

DDE-90037284
Close up of Parrotfish in cocoon. Date: 01/03/2005

DDE-90025096
Japan. Tokyo. Shinjuku Ditrict Skyline Date: 16/11/2006

DDE-90024952
Giant Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) chrysalis or pupa; SE Asia Date: 16/01/2007

Fanatic
Abbas Arabzadeh

Cocoons in the house of the pappas of Trypi, drawing by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of a trip to Greece
LSE4331174 Cocoons in the house of the pappas of Trypi, drawing by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of a trip to Greece, in 1861, 1868 and 1874, by Henri Belle

The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm, its hull
JEB4830225 The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm, its hull, its chrysalide.in " Fauna of the Doctors or history of animals

Plate 6 (Examining the Newly Spun Cocoons), from the series "Kaiko Yashinai-gusa", Japan, c. 1772

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"Cocoon: Nature's Mystical Transformations Unveiled" Witness the intricate dance of life as a honey bee tends to its queen and workers on a comb, creating a harmonious cocoon of productivity. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of a tarantula, delicately carrying an egg cocoon to its nest, ensuring the survival of future generations in this mesmerizing display of maternal instinct. Delve into the enchanting world of butterflies with the painted lady butterfly's captivating life cycle - from tiny eggs to vibrant caterpillars and finally, graceful adult butterflies taking flight. Immerse yourself in nature's artistry as you explore the illustrated life cycle of the majestic Swallowtail Butterfly, witnessing its transformation from pupa to stunning winged beauty. Lose yourself in tranquility amidst blooming lotus flowers in Mantova, Italy; their delicate petals unfurling like cocoons revealing ethereal beauty that captivates hearts and minds alike. Marvel at the ingenuity displayed by bagworms constructing larval cases using plant fragments - nature's architects fashioning protective cocoons for their metamorphosis. Discover the secrets behind silk production as you observe silk moths and silkworms thriving on mulberry trees; witness how they spin their silky cocoons with meticulous precision. Encounter one of nature's most peculiar creatures - meet the lobster moth (Stauropus fagi) whose unique cocoon-like appearance conceals astonishing surprises within its transformative journey. Journey inside a silk moth's cross-sectioned cocoon and marvel at its intricate layers; each thread woven with purpose symbolizes resilience and rebirth hidden beneath fragile exteriors. Let your senses be transported by voice and violin intertwining harmoniously like threads weaving through a musical cocoon, enveloping listeners in melodies that stir souls. Immerse yourself in the captivating imagery of Picture No.