Pupa 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

Bee anatomy, artwork
Bee anatomy. Computer artwork showing the internal anatomy of a honeybee (Apis mellifera). Nerve fibres are blue. The wings are attached to the thorax

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

Two-tailed Pasha / Foxy Charaxes
PPG-1620 Twin-tailed / Two-tailed Pasha / Foxy Charaxes Charaxes jasius Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, on ragwort
Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St. Jans beestje. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea
Lesser puss moth or feline, Cerura erminea. Phalaena erminea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

YELLOW FEVER MOSQUITO (Aedes aegypti)

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

Oleander hawkmoth, Daphnis nerii, moth, caterpillar and pupa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1799

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

Common green birdwing, Ornithoptera priamus, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa, and false apollo
FLO4719495 Common green birdwing, Ornithoptera priamus, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa, and false apollo, Archon apollinus (Doritis apollinus)

Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta (Phalaena nupta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4682118 Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta (Phalaena nupta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini)
FLO4681713 Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia (Great lappet moth, Phalaena quercifolia), moth, caterpillar and pupa
FLO4683645 Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia (Great lappet moth, Phalaena quercifolia), moth, caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681405 Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Death's head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos)
FLO4683219 Death's head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly
FLO4562430 Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus

Tigree scale on an apple branch - White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch
FLO4562349 Tigree scale on an apple branch - White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch, Malus domestica

Dot moth, Melanchra persicalae, hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum, feeding on the greater bindweed
FLO4638759 Dot moth, Melanchra persicalae, hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum, feeding on the greater bindweed, Convolvulus species

Large magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, and Camberwell Beauty butterfly or grand surprise, Nymphalis antiopa
FLO4638693 Large magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, and Camberwell Beauty butterfly or grand surprise, Nymphalis antiopa

Brindled beauty moth, Lycia hirtaria, and black-veined white butterfly, Pieris crataegi
FLO4638964 Brindled beauty moth, Lycia hirtaria, and black-veined white butterfly, Pieris crataegi. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural

Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus occellatus, and white satin moth, Leucoma salicis, feeding on willow leaves
FLO4638960 Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus occellatus, and white satin moth, Leucoma salicis, feeding on willow leaves. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Red admiral, Vanessa atalanta, and small magpie moth, Anania hortulata, feeding on mint leaves
FLO4638935 Red admiral, Vanessa atalanta, and small magpie moth, Anania hortulata, feeding on mint leaves. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a

Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, Ealing's morning glory, Miselia oxyacanthae, November moth
FLO4638903 Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, Ealing's morning glory, Miselia oxyacanthae, November moth, Epirrita dilutata, red-necked footman, Atolmis rubricollis, spring usher moth

Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus
FLO4638898 Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus, on a vase of flowers

Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus
FLO4638871 Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus, barred yellow, Cidaria fulvata, seven-spot ermine or muslin moth

Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper
FLO4638853 Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper, Pyrgus alveolus

Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi, small magpie likeness moth, Margaritia verticalis, grey scalloped bar moth
FLO4638824 Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi, small magpie likeness moth, Margaritia verticalis, grey scalloped bar moth, Dyscia fagaria, shaded broad bar, Scotopteryx chenopodiata

Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, white admiral, Limenitis arthemis, chimney sweeper, Odezia atrata
FLO4638810 Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, white admiral, Limenitis arthemis, chimney sweeper, Odezia atrata, red arches moth, Callimorpha miniata, brown plumed moth

Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, smaller eggar moth, Eriogaster lanestris, and yellow-tail moth
FLO4638802 Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, smaller eggar moth, Eriogaster lanestris, and yellow-tail moth, Euproctis similis, on bilberry leaves, Vaccinium myrtillus

Goat moth, Cossus ligniperda, flying near a tulip while a caterpillar feeds on willow bark
FLO4638719 Goat moth, Cossus ligniperda, flying near a tulip while a caterpillar feeds on willow bark. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural

Lime hawk-moth, Mimas tillae, and common vapourer moth or rusty tussock, Orgyia antiqua, on lime leaves
FLO4638702 Lime hawk-moth, Mimas tillae, and common vapourer moth or rusty tussock, Orgyia antiqua, on lime leaves, Tillia europaea

Vulcan - Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562429 Vulcan - Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower
FLO4562389 Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Cetoine doree on a tulip - Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562372 Cetoine doree on a tulip - Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Poplar sphinx - Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi moth and larva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562367 Poplar sphinx - Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi moth and larva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Zerene of the gooseberry (or Phalene speckled) on a gooseberry - Magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata
FLO4562434 Zerene of the gooseberry (or Phalene speckled) on a gooseberry - Magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, on a redcurrant branch, Ribes rubrum

Cucubale Moth - Campion moth, Sideridis rivularis, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562416 Cucubale Moth - Campion moth, Sideridis rivularis, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Dragon, ladybug has seven points on a hazel tree - Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird
FLO4562379 Dragon, ladybug has seven points on a hazel tree - Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata and fruit flies on a hazel tree, Corylus avellana

Half peacock sphinx on an apple branch - Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, larva and pupa on an apple branch
FLO4562335 Half peacock sphinx on an apple branch - Eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, larva and pupa on an apple branch

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave
FLO4638962 Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave, Cabera pusaria

Puss moth, Cerula vinula, and heath or pearl-bordered likeness fritillary butterfly, Melitaea athalia
FLO4638901 Puss moth, Cerula vinula, and heath or pearl-bordered likeness fritillary butterfly, Melitaea athalia. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Angle shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, oak hook-tip, Watsonalla binaria, Mother Shipton moth, Callistege mi
FLO4638892 Angle shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, oak hook-tip, Watsonalla binaria, Mother Shipton moth, Callistege mi, speckled wood butterfly, Pararge aegeria, barred hook-tip

Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia
FLO4638801 Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia, black oval or lesser silver water beetle, Hydrocharis caraboides

Greasy fritillary, Euphydryas aurinia, high brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe, treble-bar moth, Aplocera plagiata
FLO4638784 Greasy fritillary, Euphydryas aurinia, high brown fritillary, Fabriciana adippe, treble-bar moth, Aplocera plagiata, speckled yellow, Pseudopanthera macularia, and crimson and gold moth

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"Pupa: The Transformative Journey of Nature's Wonders" In the intricate world of insects, the pupa stage holds a captivating tale of transformation. From the bustling honey bee colony to the mesmerizing tarantula nest, these creatures unveil their remarkable life cycles. A honey bee queen reigns over her devoted workers on a comb adorned with golden honey. Their diligent efforts sustain their hive and ensure its survival. Meanwhile, a tarantula delicately carries an egg cocoon to her carefully constructed nest, preparing for new life to emerge. Bee anatomy becomes a work of art as we delve into the intricacies of their bodies. Every detail serves a purpose in their complex society, from delicate wings to powerful stingers. Such beauty is captured in stunning artwork that celebrates these tiny marvels. The painted lady butterfly gracefully dances through its life cycle - from F007 to 6614 - showcasing nature's breathtaking metamorphosis. Similarly enchanting is the two-tailed pasha or foxy charaxes, displaying vibrant colors and patterns that captivate our imagination. The lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea, unveils its own unique journey as it transforms within its protective pupal case. This illustration showcases nature's ability to adapt and survive against all odds. Witnessing the life cycle of the swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) fills us with awe as we observe its transformation from pupa to caterpillar and finally into an elegant adult butterfly. It reminds us that change can be beautiful and full of wonder. The cinnabar moth finds solace amidst ragwort plants while revealing its striking red-and-black patterned wings during flight. Its lifecycle unfolds before our eyes as it transitions from caterpillar to chrysalis and emerges as a magnificent creature. The oleander hawkmoth enchants us with both its adult form and earlier stages; we witness not only its graceful flight but also the caterpillar and pupa that precede it.