Larval Collection

Axolotl, artwork
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), artwork. This aquatic freshwater amphibian is a neotonic (larva-like) salamander. The larval form fails to undergo metamorphosis

Picture No. 10890311
Axolotl - neotenous larval form showing external gills (Ambystoma mexicanum) Date:

Page 51. Plate 13 Bombyx Exposita Lewin / allied to... 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670886 Page 51. Plate 13 Bombyx Exposita Lewin / allied to... 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 39. Plate 10 Lithosa Replana, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670883 Page 39. Plate 10 Lithosa Replana, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 19. Plate 5 Cryptophasa Strigata, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670878 Page 19. Plate 5 Cryptophasa Strigata, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 15. Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670877 Page 15. Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 47. Plate 12 Clisiocampa Lewinae / Bombyx Lewinae, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670885 Page 47. Plate 12 Clisiocampa Lewinae / Bombyx Lewinae, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 31. Plate 8 Ara / Tortrix Australana Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670881 Page 31. Plate 8 Ara.. / Tortrix Australana Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Phyllosoma larval stage of a spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas. Phyllosome. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Admiral cone, larval stage of lamprey, and extinct ammonite
Admiral cone, Conus ammiralis 1, ammocete or larval stage of lamprey, Petromyzon marinus 2, and extinct ammonite mollusc fossil 3

Exotic dragonflies, darners and skimmers
Dragonfly larval forms 1, 2, 3, common whitetail dragonfly, Libellula lydia 4, green darner, Anax junius 5, and scarlet skimmer or crimson darter, Crocothemis servilia 6

Page 11. Insects of New South Wales. Now known as Common centipede, Spider genus Isopeda
5669947 Page 11. Insects of New South Wales. Now known as Common centipede, Spider genus Isopeda, Soldier Crab, Caterpillar, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Page 43. Plate 11 Bombyx Nasuta, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670884 Page 43. Plate 11 Bombyx Nasuta, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 35. Plate 9 Bombyx Vulnerans Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670882 Page 35. Plate 9 Bombyx Vulnerans Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 27. Plate 7 Cossuna Lewinii / Tinea Cossuna Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670880 Page 27. Plate 7 Cossuna Lewinii / Tinea Cossuna Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15/7 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 7. Pl. 2 Cryptophasa Rebescens Lew, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670875 Page 7. Pl.2 Cryptophasa Rebescens Lew, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Page 11. Plate 3 Cryptophasa Septosfermi Pultenae Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670876 Page 11. Plate 3 Cryptophasa Septosfermi Pultenae Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Illustration of an Ant Lion catching its prey, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937195 Illustration of an Ant Lion catching its prey, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antlion)

Page 23 Plate 6 Xylopsyche Lewinni / Hepialus Ligniveren Lewin
5670879 Page 23 Plate 6 Xylopsyche Lewinni / Hepialus Ligniveren Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Larval stage of a surgeonfish, Yap, Micronesia
This image was captured a mile off the island of Yap at night with the bottom 1000+ feet below. At just two inches in length this appears to be the larval stage of a surgeonfish (Acanthuridae); Yap

Maggot head, SEM C014 / 1449
Maggot head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fly (order Diptera) larva, showing its mouthparts (centre). Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Developing tadpoles. Close-up of two frog (order Anura) larva, or tadpoles, that have already developed their hind legs. Magnification: x6, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Arctic woolly bear caterpillar
Arctic woolly bear moth caterpillar (Gynaephora groenlandica) being held in a hand. This species of moth (order: Lepidoptera)

Green frog tadpole. This tadpole of the green frog (rana clamitans) is at the two legged stage of metamorphosis. Eventually the front legs will develop and break through the operculum

Leaf miners in a dock leaf (Rumex sp.). Leaf miners are insect larvae that live within leaf tissue. Many cause damage to garden plants and crops

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) underwater, side view

Autumnal acarus or harvest-bug, Acarus autumnalis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Exuvia, remaining larval skin, cast skin of a dragonfly, old skin after moulting

Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar on parsley, Papilio polyxenes Central Florida
Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar on parsley (Papilio polyxenes). Central Florida

Small Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila porcellus) adult, resting on Ladys Bedstraw (Galium verum) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced pest species, caterpillar, feeding on Box (Buxus sempervirens) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, August

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) caterpillar, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) larval foodplant, England, May

Privet Hawkmoth (Sphinx ligustri) adult, resting on Privet (Ligustrum sp. ) leaf, larval foodplant, Sussex, England
Privet Hawkmoth (Sphinx ligustri) adult, resting on Privet (Ligustrum sp.) leaf, larval foodplant, Sussex, England, June

Picture No. 10766905
GLOW WORMS - larval stage of Fungus Gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) Date:

Picture No. 10893215
Dragonfly larval case - placed on flower (Aeshna sp.) Date:

Picture No. 10893214
Dragonfly larval case - placed on flower (Aeshna sp.) Date:

Caddisfly (Trichoptera sp. ) larvae, in larval cases on rock underwater, River Livet, Glenlivet, Cairngorms N. P
Caddisfly (Trichoptera sp.) larvae, in larval cases on rock underwater, River Livet, Glenlivet, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, January

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

Cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, adult emerging from a pupa

Adult cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, with larval scales and eggs on a cabbage leaf

Larval scales of cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, parasitised by a parasitoiid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, for commercial biological control

An adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, laying eggs, ovipositing in larval scales of cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella

Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) larvae, congregation on hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England, May

Horn Moth (Ceratophaga vastella) larval faecal towers erupting out of horn, one of few animals that feeds on keratin, Kafue N.P. Zambia, September

Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata) adult, resting on Common Cleavers (Galium aparine) larval foodplant, Hampshire, England, June

Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon) egg, on Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa) larval foodplant, at Iron Age hillfort, Warham Camp, Warham, Norfolk, England, August

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) empty larval exuvia, on Common Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris), Oxfordshire, England, June

Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) cocoon on willow twig, made partly of wood macerated by larva, Dorset, England, July

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"Exploring the Fascinating Larval World: From Axolotls to Artwork" Dive into the captivating world creatures, where beauty and curiosity intertwine. Picture No. 10890311 on Page 51 unveils Plate 13 Bombyx Exposita Lewin, a mesmerizing hand-coloured etching from 1803-04. The intricate details bring forth the delicate nature of this mysterious creature. As we turn to Page 39, Plate 10 introduces us to Lithosa Replana, another enchanting specimen captured in a hand-coloured etching. Its vibrant colors and unique features leave us in awe of nature's artistry. Page 19 reveals Plate 5 Cryptophasa Strigata, showcasing yet another masterpiece from the same era. The meticulous attention given to every stroke highlights the elegance of this cryptic species. Moving forward to Page 15, we encounter Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin - a true testament to Lewin's talent as an artist. This ethereal depiction transports us into a realm where reality meets imagination. On Page 47 lies Plate12 Clisiocampa Lewinae / Bombyx Lewinae; its exquisite form hints at the diversity found within larval stages. Each stage holds secrets waiting to be unraveled by those who dare explore further. Flipping through Page31 brings us face-to-face with Tortrix Australana Lewin - an Ara. That captivates our senses with its striking presence. This hand-coloured etching showcases Australia's rich biodiversity and reminds us of nature's endless wonders. Beyond these pages lie even more surprises – Phyllosoma larvae of spiny lobsters emerge alongside Admiral cones and lamprey larvae in their early stages. Even extinct ammonites make an appearance, reminding us of life forms long gone but not forgotten.