Spurge hawk-moth on cypress spurge

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Spurge hawk-moth on cypress spurge

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, caterpillar and pupa on cypress spurge, Euphorbia cyparrisias. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

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Buch Carl Caterpillar Cypress Educational Euphorbia Euphorbiae Hawk Moth Hoffmann Hyles Larva Pupa Spurge Welt

EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisitely hand-colored lithograph depicts the Spurge Hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, in various stages of its life cycle as it interacts with the Cypress Spurge, Euphorbia cyparissias. The image is taken from Carl Hoffmann's renowned publication, "Das Buch der Welt" or "The Book of the World," published in Stuttgart in 1848. The Spurge Hawk-moth is a large and striking moth, with a wingspan of up to 11 centimeters. Its forewings are adorned with intricate patterns of brown, gray, and white, while its hindwings are a striking orange color with black veins. The caterpillar and pupa of this moth are also shown in the illustration, revealing their unique adaptations to their host plant. The Cypress Spurge is a small, bushy plant with milky sap and yellow flowers. It is a common host plant for the Spurge Hawk-moth, providing food for its caterpillars. The larvae of this moth are characterized by their distinctive spines and large mandibles, which they use to feed on the sap of the spurge. This illustration is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important educational tool. It provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Spurge Hawk-moth and its relationship with the Cypress Spurge, contributing to the scientific knowledge of these organisms during the 19th century. The intricate details of the lithograph, from the textures of the moth's wings to the veins of the spurge leaves, show the high level of skill and craftsmanship that went into creating this work.

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