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Amber phantom, Haetera piera
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Amber phantom, Haetera piera
Amber phantom, Haetera piera (Talc-winged butterfly, Papilio piera), with caterpillar and pupa on cashew nut plant, Anarcardium occidentale. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1806
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Amber Butterfly Cashew Caterpillar Frederick Larva Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Occidentale Papilio Phantom Polydore Pupa Shaw
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This illustration, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder, showcases the intricate details of the Amber Phantom, Haetera piera, also known as the Talc-winged Butterfly or Papilio piera. The image depicts various stages of this enchanting insect's life cycle. In the foreground, the caterpillar, or larva, can be seen munching on the leaves of a cashew nut plant, Anacardium occidentale. The cashew plant, native to Brazil, is shown with its distinctive, spiny nuts and broad, glossy leaves. As the caterpillar grows, it transforms into a pupa, or chrysalis, which is illustrated in the middle of the image. This protective casing allows the caterpillar to metamorphose into the stunning butterfly that graces the upper portion of the print. The Amber Phantom is renowned for its iridescent, amber-colored wings, which are adorned with intricate black markings. This beautiful illustration was published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1806. The hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of natural history illustrations during this period. The Amber Phantom is a fascinating example of the natural world's intricate beauty and the skillful artistry used to capture it.
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