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Greater burdock with moth
Greater burdock, Arctium lappa plant, with moth, caterpillar and pupa LXIII. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam. 1730. Reprint of Der Raupen wunderbare Verwandelung and sonderbare Blumennahrung
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian depicts the Greater Burdock plant (Arctium lappa) in its full botanical glory, accompanied by various stages of a moth's life cycle. The intricate detail of the engraving showcases Merian's exceptional talent as a natural historian and artist. The Greater Burdock plant is a large, herbaceous perennial that is native to Europe and western Asia. Its distinctive large, prickly leaves and tall flowering stem are clearly visible in the image. The moth in this engraving is identified as a member of the Arctiidae family, likely a species of Lepidoptera that feeds on the burdock plant. The moth's life cycle is depicted in three stages: the caterpillar, pupa, and adult. The caterpillar is shown feeding on the burdock plant, while the pupa is in its protective cocoon. The adult moth is depicted with its wings spread, revealing the intricate patterns and colors that characterize this fascinating group of insects. Merian's work was groundbreaking for its time, as she was one of the first naturalists to study the life cycles of insects and the relationships between plants and their insect pollinators. This engraving is taken from her seminal work "De Europischen Insecten," published in Amsterdam in 1730. The image is a testament to Merian's dedication to documenting the natural world and her extraordinary artistic abilities.
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