study wings hand colored lepidoptera mid 19th (1 Ergebnisse)

A hand-colored illustration of various insect species, created around 1866. Th print is potentially part of a publication by W. G. Sebald, a well-known German writer, also known as Max Sebald. He was an avid collector of art and had an interest in natural history. Specific types of moths and butterflies projected: Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia): Typically, this moth has a distinctive eye pattern on its wings and is native to Europe. Lappet (Gastropacha quercifolia): Known for the leaf-like appearance of their wings. Red Underwing (Catocala nupta): This moth has cryptic forewings and bright red or orange hindwings. Silkworm (Bombyx mori): Famous for its use in silk production, the domesticated silkworm moth has a white, stout body and reduced wings. Dagger (Acronicta psi): The dagger moths are so named for the dagger-like markings on their wings. More research needed.