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Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa, chyrsalis 2-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Johann Georg Klinger for Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers' Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, published in Erlangen in 1786, showcases two fascinating moth species: the Pine Tree Lappet (Dendrolimus pini) and the Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus). The Pine Tree Lappet, depicted in the first image, is a large and striking moth with a distinctive, elongated, and wavy-edged hindwing. Its larva, or caterpillar, is not shown here but is known to feed on the needles of pine trees, causing significant damage to the tree in the process. The moth's pupa stage is characterized by a brown, hard-shelled cocoon, which protects the developing adult moth. The Oak Eggar moth, displayed in images 2 through 6, undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis. Its larva, or caterpillar, is shown in the second image, and it is characterized by a striking, orange and black pattern. The caterpillar feeds on the leaves of various oak species. In the third image, the caterpillar is shown in its final instar, just before it enters the pupa stage. The pupa, or chrysalis, is shown in the fourth image, and it is characterized by a brown, hard-shelled cocoon with a distinctive, raised, wart-like texture. The fifth image shows the moth in its chrysalis stage, just before it emerges as an adult. Finally, the fully-grown Oak Eggar moth is shown in the sixth image, with its wings spread wide to reveal their intricate, patterned surface. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving is a testament to the natural history illustration of the 18th century, highlighting the beauty and diversity of the moth world. The Pine Tree Lappet and Oak Eggar are just two of the many fascinating moth species that have captured the imaginations of naturalists and collectors for centuries.
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