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White-lined sphinx moth, Hyles lineata, caterpillar and pupa
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White-lined sphinx moth, Hyles lineata, caterpillar and pupa
White-lined sphinx moth, Hyles lineata, caterpillar and pupa.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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1. Title: "A Study of Transformation: The White-lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa" This image is a handcolored copperplate engraving of the White-lined Sphinx Moth, Hyles lineata, showcasing both its caterpillar and pupa stages. The intricately detailed illustration is a testament to the natural world's beauty and the complex metamorphosis that occurs within it. The White-lined Sphinx Moth is a common species found in North and Central America. This moth is known for its distinctive white stripes and large, sphinx-like proboscis. The caterpillar, depicted on the left side of the engraving, is covered in small, white hairs and sports a distinctive black head with red markings. The pupa, or chrysalis, is shown on the right, encased in a protective brown casing that will eventually give way to the fully formed moth. This illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," a renowned work of natural history published in London in 1800. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving is a reflection of the dedication and curiosity of the naturalists of the time, who sought to document and understand the natural world around them. The White-lined Sphinx Moth is just one example of the countless species that have undergone the remarkable process of metamorphosis. This image serves as a reminder of the intricacies and wonders of the natural world, and the importance of preserving and studying it for future generations.
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