Defoliation Collection

A forest in Vietnam still showing the effects of Agent Orange 245-T Dioxin used by American Forces during the war. 27th June 1980

Phylloxera Vastatrix, c. 1850 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163749 Phylloxera Vastatrix, c. 1850 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 11072048
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072047
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072046
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072045
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072044
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072043
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072042
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072041
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072040
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072039
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072038
Mopane Trees many have died due to the permanently wet environment in the freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 11072034
Mopane Trees prevented from normal growth as elephants continuously feed on them aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Picture No. 11071865
Lusen dead trees killed by bark beetles - Bayerischer Wald National Park, Germany. Date:

Picture No. 11071864
Lusen dead trees killed by bark beetles - Bayerischer Wald National Park, Germany. Date:

Picture No. 10760551
Feral Goat - Feeding in tree (Argan Tree: Argania spinosa) Date:

A UH-1D helicopter from the 336th Aviation Company sprays a defoliation agent on a dense jungle area in the Mekong Delta, 26 July 1969

Caterpillars of Oak Silkmoth (Antheraea) on feeding on twigs, stripping away green leaves

Ermine moth communal web C016 / 8755
Communal silk web constructed by the gregarious larvae (caterpillars) of the Spindle Ermine Moth, Yponomeuta cagnagella. Ermine moths are micro-moths; the genus Yponomeuta is comprised of 8 species

Ermine moth communal web C016 / 8753
Communal silk web constructed by the gregarious larvae (caterpillars) of the Spindle Ermine Moth, Yponomeuta cagnagella. Ermine moths are micro-moths; the genus Yponomeuta is comprised of 8 species

Larvae of Solomons Seal Sawfly
A leaf of Solomons Seal ( Polygonatum x hybridum ) infested with larvae of the Solomons Seal sawfly, Phymatocera aterrima

Berberis Sawfly Larvae - showing leaf damage. UK
SPH-3177 Damage caused by Berberis SAWFLY Larva UK Arge berberidis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Australian Sawfly - larvae damaging Bottlebrush leaves, defoliation
JPF-6954 Australian Sawfly - larvae damaging Bottlebrush leaves, defoliation. Hymenoptera symphyta Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-lipped Snail (Cepaea nemoralis) Feeding on horseradish leaves (Armoracia rusticana)
CAN-3247 White-lipped Snail - feeding on horseradish leaves (Armoracia rusticana) UK Cepaea nemoralis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lily Weevil - feeding on leaves of Pig's Ears (Cotyledon orbiculata) - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4770 Lily Weevil - feeding on leaves of Pig's Ears (Cotyledon orbiculata) Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Hipporrhinus sp. Alan J. S

Spanish Moon Moth - Caterpillar (L5) eating a needle of pine. Europe
PPG-1510 Spanish Moon Moth - Caterpillar (L5) eating a needle of pine Europe Graellsia isabellae Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chinese Moon Moth - Caterpillar eating a leaf
PPG-1508 Chinese Moon Moth - Caterpillar eating a leaf. Actias sinensis Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Moth - group of caterpillars feeding on leaf
PPG-1471 Moth - group of caterpillars feeding on leaf Rothschildia sp Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Defoliation: Unveiling the Silent Destruction Mount Slide, Kinglake National Park, Victoria, Australia - a serene landscape marred by the aftermath of defoliation. Once lush and vibrant, this area now bears witness to the devastating effects of human intervention. Phylloxera Vastatrix, circa 1850 - a black and white photograph that captures the moment when an insidious pest forever altered vineyards across Europe. The introduction of this tiny insect brought about widespread defoliation, leaving winemakers grappling with loss and devastation. In Vietnam's forests, echoes of Agent Orange still resonate. Picture No. 11072048 reveals a haunting scene where nature struggles to recover from the use of Agent Orange's deadly component - 245-T Dioxin. This chemical weapon left behind a legacy of destruction as it mercilessly stripped away foliage in its wake. Picture No. 11072047 transports us deeper into Vietnam's scarred landscapes; here lies evidence that defoliation is not confined to history books but continues to shape our present reality. A stark reminder that even years later, nature remains locked in battle against man-made forces. As we delve further into this series of images (Picture No. 11072046-40), each frame tells its own story – one filled with desolation and resilience intertwined. These snapshots capture moments frozen in time; they bear testament to both humanity's power over nature and nature's unwavering ability to fight back. Defoliation serves as a somber reminder that our actions have far-reaching consequences beyond what meets the eye. It prompts reflection on our responsibility towards preserving Earth's delicate ecosystems for future generations. Let these pictures be more than mere visuals; let them ignite conversations about environmental stewardship and inspire collective action against practices that perpetuate defoliation worldwide. Together, we can rewrite this narrative – replacing scenes marked by barrenness with ones teeming with life, where forests flourish and nature reclaims its rightful place.