Hesperia Collection

Aesacus and Hesperie, published 1819. Creator: JMW Turner
Aesacus and Hesperie, published 1819

Spotted skipper and painted skipper
Spotted skipper, Hesperilla ornata, and painted skipper, Hesperilla picta (Adorned and painted skippers, Hesperia ornata, Hesperia picta)

Western blue-banded forester and African giant skipper
Western blue-banded forester, Euphaedra eupalus (Nymphalis erithonius) 1, 2, and African giant skipper, Pyrrhochalcia iphis (Hesperia iphis) 3, 4, ventral and dorsal

Eudoxus charaxes and western nightfighter
Eudoxus charaxes butterfly, Nymphalis Charaxes eudoxus mechowi, upper side 1, under side 4, and western nightfighter, Artitropa comus, Hesperia helops, dorsal 2, ventral 3

Clouded flat, Cramers longtail and crimson patch
Clouded flat butterfly, Tagiades flesus, upper side 1, under side 2, Cramers longtail, Typhedanus crameri 3, 4, and crimson patch, Chlosyne janais 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Curtis British Entomology Plate 442
Lepidoptera: Hesperia actaeon = Thymelicus acteon (Lulworth Skipper) [Plant: Salsola kali (Prickly Glasswort)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration for A Woman with a Future, by Andrew Dean (litho)
1100510 Illustration for A Woman with a Future, by Andrew Dean (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for A Woman with a Future)

Aesacus and Hesperie, published 1816. Creator: JMW Turner
Aesacus and Hesperie, published 1816

Aesacus and Hesperie, Vide Ovid Metamorphosis, Book XI (Liber Studiorum, part XIII, plate 66), January 1, 1819

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

A Mid-Northern Summer / Southern Winter on Mars
February 14, 2003 - A Mid-Northern Summer/Southern Winters Mars. The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) began its daily global imaging campaign four years ago, on March 9, 1999

Brunfelss Herbarium (1530). Title page for Herbarium vivae eicones by the German theologian and botanist Otto Brunfels (1488-1534)

CALIFORNIA: JOSHUA TREE. Joshue tree in Hesperia, California, in the Mojave Desert. Photochrome, c1900

Yucca cactus at Hesperia, California. Date between 1898 and 1905

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"Hesperia: A World of Beauty and Wonder" Step into the enchanting realm of Hesperia, where nature's treasures unfold before your eyes. In this captivating world, Great Pyrenees puppies frolic in meadows adorned with vibrant wildflowers. Their playful spirits mirror the joy that Hesperia brings to all who venture here. As you wander through this magical land, you may encounter the graceful Spotted Skipper and Painted Skipper butterflies gracefully dancing on gentle breezes. These delicate creatures are just a glimpse of the astonishing diversity found within Hesperia's borders. The Western Blue-banded Forester and African Giant Skipper take flight, their wings painted with intricate patterns that mesmerize observers. Eudoxus Charaxes and Western Nightfighter butterflies add an air of mystery as they flit among ancient trees, their beauty unmatched by any other creature. In Hesperia's lush landscapes, you'll discover rare species like the Clouded Flat, Cramer's Longtail, and Crimson Patch fluttering elegantly from flower to flower. Each sighting is a testament to Mother Nature's artistry at its finest. Delve deeper into Hesperia's wonders through Curtis British Entomology Plate 442 or lose yourself in Andrew Dean's lithographic masterpiece "A Woman with a Future. " JMW Turner immortalizes Aesacus and Hesperie in his breathtaking paintings published in 1816 and 1819 – capturing their eternal love amidst nature’s splendor. Ovid Metamorphosis comes alive within Liber Studiorum as Aesacus and Hesperie grace its pages once more. The Illustration showcasing Lycaenidae -Hesperiidae reveals the intricate details of these winged marvels while Margaret Fountaine’s Sketchbooks of Lepidoptera offer glimpses into her lifelong fascination with these ethereal creatures.