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Queen swallowtail, Papilio androgeus
Queen swallowtail or androgeus butterfly, Papilio androgeus, with caterpillar and pupa. 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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Butterfly Caterpillar Frederick Larva Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Papilio Polydore Pupa Shaw Swallowtail
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1806, showcases the fascinating life cycle of the Queen Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio androgeus. The image captures not only the adult butterfly with its vibrant orange and black wings adorned with intricate white patterns, reminiscent of a monarch's crown, but also its camouflaged caterpillar and pupa. The Queen Swallowtail, also known as the Androgeus butterfly, is native to the Americas, particularly in the southeastern United States and Central America. The caterpillar, depicted in the illustration with its green body and distinctive white and red stripes, feeds on the leaves of various plants in the carrot family. Once it has grown and formed a chrysalis, the pupa stage begins, during which the caterpillar undergoes a remarkable transformation into the adult butterfly. The Queen Swallowtail is known for its long, slender wings, which resemble the tails of swallows, hence its common name. The adult butterfly feeds on nectar from a variety of flowers and plays an essential role in pollination. This intricate and beautiful illustration not only serves as a testament to the natural history of the Queen Swallowtail but also showcases the exceptional artistry of the Nodder family and their collaborator, George Shaw. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving and hand-coloring process highlights the beauty and complexity of the natural world, making this a valuable and captivating addition to any collection of zoological or natural history art.
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