Butterflies & Insects

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Golden ringed Dragonfly, Cordulegaster annulatus. Male and female.
Golden ringed Dragonfly, Cordulegaster annulatus. Male and female.
Butterflies: Monarch (Danais archippus), Red Cracker (Peridromia amphinome) and Longwing (Heliconius doris).
Butterflies: Monarch (Danais archippus), Red Cracker (Peridromia amphinome) and Longwing (Heliconius doris).
Spilosoma acrea and Arctia Oculatissima. With chrysalis and caterpillar.
Spilosoma acrea and Arctia Oculatissima. With chrysalis and caterpillar.
Harris: Moths & Caterpillars. 1840. An original colour antique copper engraving. 10" x 12". [NATHISp4779]
Swallowtail Butterflies: Zebra (Papilio Protesilaus) and Peacock (Papilio Sinon).
Swallowtail Butterflies: Zebra (Papilio Protesilaus) and Peacock (Papilio Sinon).
Foxy Emperor Butterfly (Charaxes jasius): Upper and underside view with chrysalis.
Foxy Emperor Butterfly (Charaxes jasius): Upper and underside view with chrysalis.
Tailed flower bee (1. Anthophora furcata),Long-horn flower bee (2. Sarapoda bimaculata) and Thumbnail bee (3. Certina caerulea).
Tailed flower bee (1. Anthophora furcata),Long-horn flower bee (2. Sarapoda bimaculata) and Thumbnail bee (3. Certina caerulea).
Brazilian Swallow-tail Butterfly with caterpillar: Protesilaus Leilus.
Brazilian Swallow-tail Butterfly with caterpillar: Protesilaus Leilus.
Leilus Occidentalis from Jamaica.
Leilus Occidentalis from Jamaica.
Kirby: Moths and Caterpillars. 1889. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 8" x 10". [NATHISp7491]
Ctenophora flabellata Asilus crabroniformis, laphria gigas, mallephore infernnalis and Midas giganteus with segment details.
Ctenophora flabellata Asilus crabroniformis, laphria gigas, mallephore infernnalis and Midas giganteus with segment details.
Bumblebees: Ruderal (1. Bombus Harrisellus), Northern European (2. Bombus Lapponicus), Knapweed caper (3. Bombus sylvarum) and European honeybee (4. Apis mellifica)
Bumblebees: Ruderal (1. Bombus Harrisellus), Northern European (2. Bombus Lapponicus), Knapweed caper (3. Bombus sylvarum) and European honeybee (4. Apis mellifica)
Peacock Pansy, Wood Nymph, Colour Sergeant, and the Cardinal butterfly: Junonia almana, Ideopsis juventa, Limenitis Jadera and Argynnnis Pandora.
Peacock Pansy, Wood Nymph, Colour Sergeant, and the Cardinal butterfly: Junonia almana, Ideopsis juventa, Limenitis Jadera and Argynnnis Pandora.
Bees (Apis): Queen, drone and worker 1-3, details of legs 5-6, Combs 7,8,9,21, stinger 10, ovary 11, eggs to larvae 12-17, larvae to nymph 18-20. Engraved by John Pass.
Bees (Apis): Queen, drone and worker 1-3, details of legs 5-6, Combs 7,8,9,21, stinger 10, ovary 11, eggs to larvae 12-17, larvae to nymph 18-20. Engraved by John Pass.
Arpidea Chorinaea. Butterfly with Caterpiller and Crysalis.
Arpidea Chorinaea. Butterfly with Caterpiller and Crysalis.
Kirby: Moths and Caterpillars. 1889. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 8" x 10". [NATHISp7489]
Harris Humblebee (Bombus Harrisellus), bee pests Apathus vestalis and Apathus rupestris.
Harris Humblebee (Bombus Harrisellus), bee pests Apathus vestalis and Apathus rupestris.
Two coloured Mason (1. Osmia bicolor), Leaf cutter (2. Anthocopa) and Lesser Mason (3.Osmia leucomelana).
Two coloured Mason (1. Osmia bicolor), Leaf cutter (2. Anthocopa) and Lesser Mason (3.Osmia leucomelana).
Swainson: Brazilian Emerald Butterfly. 1833. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 6" x 9". [NATHISp7262]
Peacock Butterfly, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-4) and the Camberwell Beauty Butterfly, underside and caterpillar. (5-7).
Peacock Butterfly, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-4) and the Camberwell Beauty Butterfly, underside and caterpillar. (5-7).
Blue Morpho (Morpho helenor): Upper and underside.
Blue Morpho (Morpho helenor): Upper and underside.
Unicorn or Bindweed Hawk Moth, sphynx tillae and the Guernsey Lily, amarylis sarniensi.
Unicorn or Bindweed Hawk Moth, sphynx tillae and the Guernsey Lily, amarylis sarniensi.
Atlas Moths: Atticus pavonia major and minor.
Atlas Moths: Atticus pavonia major and minor.
Earwig; Madiera roach and Praying Mantis; Foricula biguttata, Blatta maderae, Mantis oratoria with segment details.
Earwig; Madiera roach and Praying Mantis; Foricula biguttata, Blatta maderae, Mantis oratoria with segment details.
Locusts (Gryllus): G.bisasciatus, G bimaculatus, G granulatus, G leucostictos, G. griseus, G binotatus and Acheta. Engraved by John Pass.
Locusts (Gryllus): G.bisasciatus, G bimaculatus, G granulatus, G leucostictos, G. griseus, G binotatus and Acheta. Engraved by John Pass.
Butterflies: Hoetera Philoctetes, Hyades Horsfieldii, Eudamus Versicolor.
Butterflies: Hoetera Philoctetes, Hyades Horsfieldii, Eudamus Versicolor.
Moll: Reptiles and Insects of the world. c1745. A hand coloured original antique copper engraving. 11" x 8". [NATHISp6562]
Sphaenogena mexicana and Calldrayas.
Sphaenogena mexicana and Calldrayas.
Privet Hawk Moth, phynx ligustrtri populi and a Privet branch, ligustrum vulgare.
Privet Hawk Moth, phynx ligustrtri populi and a Privet branch, ligustrum vulgare.
Albin: Hawk-eyed Caterpillar. 1749. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 10". [NATHISp6817]
African Sunset moth (Tthaliura rhipheus) Upper and underside.
African Sunset moth (Tthaliura rhipheus) Upper and underside.
Red Underwing on a Willow with chrysalis and moths.
Red Underwing on a Willow with chrysalis and moths.
Great Morman Butterfly with caterpillar: Papilio Memnon from India.
Great Morman Butterfly with caterpillar: Papilio Memnon from India.
Dragonflies: Brown Hawker (Aeshna grundis) and Silver lacewing (Stilbopteryx costalis).
Dragonflies: Brown Hawker (Aeshna grundis) and Silver lacewing (Stilbopteryx costalis).
Brimstone Butterfly, papilia rhamn and a Buckthorn branch, rhamnus catharticus.
Brimstone Butterfly, papilia rhamn and a Buckthorn branch, rhamnus catharticus.
Albin: White mock butterfly on a radish with chrysalis and moths. 1749. An original colour antique copper engraving. 8" x 10". [NATHISp7717]
Caterpillar on the African Marigold with chrysalis and moths.
Caterpillar on the African Marigold with chrysalis and moths.
Albin: Admiral butterfly on Nettle with chrysalis and Ichneumon Fly. 1749. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 10". [NATHISp7720]
Mason bee (1. Osmia bicolor), Poppy bee ( 2. Anthocopa Papaveris), and Scissor bee (3. Osmia leucomelana).
Mason bee (1. Osmia bicolor), Poppy bee ( 2. Anthocopa Papaveris), and Scissor bee (3. Osmia leucomelana).
d'Orbigny: Madagascan Sunset Moth. 1849. An original antique hand coloured lithograph. 6" x 9". [NATHISp7763]
Caterpillars on the Woody Nightshade and the Larkspur with chrysalises, flies and moths.
Caterpillars on the Woody Nightshade and the Larkspur with chrysalises, flies and moths.
Killima huttoni, Neptis nicomedes and Thaleropus ionia.
Killima huttoni, Neptis nicomedes and Thaleropus ionia.
Harris: Moths and Caterpillars. 1772. An original colour antique copper engraving. 10" x 12". [NATHISp7149]
Caterpillars on an Oak Tree and another on the Wild Rose with chrysalises and moths.
Caterpillars on an Oak Tree and another on the Wild Rose with chrysalises and moths.
Olive shade Moth, spynx tilliae and a small leaved lime tree branch, tiliae europaea.
Olive shade Moth, spynx tilliae and a small leaved lime tree branch, tiliae europaea.
Bees: Orange tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) and a Cander Bumblebee (Bombus muscorium).
Bees: Orange tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) and a Cander Bumblebee (Bombus muscorium).
Butterflies: Morpho adonis and Pavonia anaxandra.
Butterflies: Morpho adonis and Pavonia anaxandra.
Clouded Yellow Butterfly, female, underside, a variety of, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-6) and the Pale Clouded Yellow Butterfly, female and caterpillar. (7-9).
Clouded Yellow Butterfly, female, underside, a variety of, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-6) and the Pale Clouded Yellow Butterfly, female and caterpillar. (7-9).
Tarantula (Arachne): Faciata (Barbary) Spider in its web with young and insects. Engraved by John Pass.
Tarantula (Arachne): Faciata (Barbary) Spider in its web with young and insects. Engraved by John Pass.
Cracker Butterflies: Blue cracker (Peridromia arethusa) and Red cracker (Peridromia amphinome).
Cracker Butterflies: Blue cracker (Peridromia arethusa) and Red cracker (Peridromia amphinome).
Insects (Entymology): Orders of Linneas. The Coleopterous male 1, femaile 2, Hemipterous male 3, female 4, with egs and larvae, Lepidopterous 5, 6, eggs 7-9, Neuropterous male 10, female 11, Hymenopterous male12 female 13, Dipterous male 14 , female 15 Apterous female 16, male 17, Engraved by John Pass.
Insects (Entymology): Orders of Linneas. The Coleopterous male 1, femaile 2, Hemipterous male 3, female 4, with egs and larvae, Lepidopterous 5, 6, eggs 7-9, Neuropterous male 10, female 11, Hymenopterous male12 female 13, Dipterous male 14 , female 15 Apterous female 16, male 17, Engraved by John Pass.
Madagascan Sunset Moth: Urania Riphaeus.
Madagascan Sunset Moth: Urania Riphaeus.
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-4) and the Comma Butterfly underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (5-8).
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-4) and the Comma Butterfly underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (5-8).
Cuckoo bee (1. Melecta puncata), Varigated cuckoo bee (2. Epeolus variegatus) and Plain dark-bee (3. Stelis phaeoptera)
Cuckoo bee (1. Melecta puncata), Varigated cuckoo bee (2. Epeolus variegatus) and Plain dark-bee (3. Stelis phaeoptera)
Donovan's Bumblebee (Bombus Donovellus) and the Valparaiso Bumblebee (Bombus Grandis).
Donovan’s Bumblebee (Bombus Donovellus) and the Valparaiso Bumblebee (Bombus Grandis).
Emerald spreadwing; Lestes dryas, and Comman spreadwing; Lestes sponsa.
Emerald spreadwing; Lestes dryas, and Comman spreadwing; Lestes sponsa.
Large Blue Butterfly, female, underside (1-3) and the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (5-8).
Large Blue Butterfly, female, underside (1-3) and the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (5-8).
Cuvier: Beetle. 1834. An original hand coloured antique stipple engraving. 4" x 7". [NATHISp7689]
Great Tortoise Shell Butterfly, papilia chloros and an Elm branch, ulmus campestris.
Great Tortoise Shell Butterfly, papilia chloros and an Elm branch, ulmus campestris.
Harris: Moths & Caterpillars. 1840. An original colour antique copper engraving. 10" x 12". [NATHISp5970]
Cynthia juliana, Anaartia amalthea and Junonia orthosia butterflies.
Cynthia juliana, Anaartia amalthea and Junonia orthosia butterflies.
Moth, phalaena monacha and the Apple Tree, pyrus malus.
Moth, phalaena monacha and the Apple Tree, pyrus malus.
On the White-thorn Tree and the Gooseberry bush with chrysalis and moths.
On the White-thorn Tree and the Gooseberry bush with chrysalis and moths.
Papilio Harrisianus from Brazil, two views. Named after Moses Harris.
Papilio Harrisianus from Brazil, two views. Named after Moses Harris.
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Cuvier: Beetles. 1834. An original hand coloured antique stipple engraving. 4" x 7". [NATHISp7690]
Greater Cockroach brought by Catesby from the Carolinas and a Cricket from Barbary.
Greater Cockroach brought by Catesby from the Carolinas and a Cricket from Barbary.
Wool carder bee (1. Anthidium manicatum), Sleepy Carpenter (2. Chelostoma florisomne) and Large-headed resin bee (3.Heriades truncorum).
Wool carder bee (1. Anthidium manicatum), Sleepy Carpenter (2. Chelostoma florisomne) and Large-headed resin bee (3.Heriades truncorum).
Kirby: Moths and Caterpillars. 1889. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 8" x 10". [NATHISp7490]
Tawny Mining Bee (1. Andrena fulva), Ashy mining bee (2.Andrena cineraria) and Grey patched mining bee (3. Andrena nitida).
Tawny Mining Bee (1. Andrena fulva), Ashy mining bee (2.Andrena cineraria) and Grey patched mining bee (3. Andrena nitida).
Pieris nigrina from Australia.
Pieris nigrina from Australia.
Bees: Large shaggy (1. Panurgus Banksianus), Long horned (2. Eucera longicornis), and Potter flower (3. Anthophora retusa).
Bees: Large shaggy (1. Panurgus Banksianus), Long horned (2. Eucera longicornis), and Potter flower (3. Anthophora retusa).
Colias rhamni with two varieties of Eurymus hyale.
Colias rhamni with two varieties of Eurymus hyale.
Red Damselfy; Pyrrhosoma nymphula and Small Red Damselfly; Pyrrhosoma tenellum.
Red Damselfy; Pyrrhosoma nymphula and Small Red Damselfly; Pyrrhosoma tenellum.
Emperor Moth, phalena pavonia and a White fruit Bramble branch, rubus fruticosa.
Emperor Moth, phalena pavonia and a White fruit Bramble branch, rubus fruticosa.
Dragonflies: Mooland Hawker dragonfly Aeschna juncea. Male and female.
Dragonflies: Mooland Hawker dragonfly Aeschna juncea. Male and female.
Giant butterfly moth, Papua day-flying night moth, and Joseph's Coat moth. Castinia Japyx, Cocytia durvillii and Agarista agricola.Castinia Japyx, Cocytia durvillii and Agarista agricola.
Giant butterfly moth, Papua day-flying night moth, and Joseph’s Coat moth. Castinia Japyx, Cocytia durvillii and Agarista agricola.Castinia Japyx, Cocytia durvillii and Agarista agricola.
Damselflies: Scarce blue tail Ischnura pumilio and and common blue tail Ischnura elegans
Damselflies: Scarce blue tail Ischnura pumilio and and common blue tail Ischnura elegans
Small Cabbage White Butterfly, female, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-5) and the Green veined White Butterfly, female, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (6-10).
Small Cabbage White Butterfly, female, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis (1-5) and the Green veined White Butterfly, female, underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (6-10).
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Angas: Beetles of South Australia. 1846. An original colour antique lithograph. 13" x 20". [NATHISp4238]
Scarlet Tiger Moth, pahlaena dominula and Hound's Tongue, cynoglossum officinale.
Scarlet Tiger Moth, pahlaena dominula and Hound’s Tongue, cynoglossum officinale.
Albin: Looper caterpillar. 1749. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 10". [NATHISp6821]
Cramer's Rhetus: Two views. Rhetus Cramerii from Bahia.
Cramer’s Rhetus: Two views. Rhetus Cramerii from Bahia.
Albin: Silk Caterpillar. 1749. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 10". [NATHISp6815]
Harris: Moths and Caterpillars. 1772. An original colour antique copper engraving. 10" x 12". [NATHISp4780]
Yellow under-wing White Butterfly; Pieris (Melete) Limnobia from Rio de Janeiro.
Yellow under-wing White Butterfly; Pieris (Melete) Limnobia from Rio de Janeiro.
Sharp-tailed bee (1. Coelioxys Vectis), Coastal leaf-cutter bee (2. Megachile maritima), and Argentinian leaf- cutter bee (3.Megachile argentata).
Sharp-tailed bee (1. Coelioxys Vectis), Coastal leaf-cutter bee (2. Megachile maritima), and Argentinian leaf- cutter bee (3.Megachile argentata).
Marsh Ringlet Butterfly, underside (1-3), Small Heath Butterfly underside, caterpillar (4-5) and the White Admiral Butterfly underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (6-9).
Marsh Ringlet Butterfly, underside (1-3), Small Heath Butterfly underside, caterpillar (4-5) and the White Admiral Butterfly underside, caterpillar and chrysalis. (6-9).
Striped Titan leafwing (Marius tethys): With a Tiger leafwing (Fabius hippona).
Striped Titan leafwing (Marius tethys): With a Tiger leafwing (Fabius hippona).
Locusts (Gryllus): G. foliaceus, Acrydium, G bipunctatus, G fabulatus, G. opacus. Engraved by John Pass.
Locusts (Gryllus): G. foliaceus, Acrydium, G bipunctatus, G fabulatus, G. opacus. Engraved by John Pass.
Iliades agenor and Parides oeneas.
Iliades agenor and Parides oeneas.
Jardine: Butterflies. 1843. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 4" x 6". [NATHISp8135]
Striped Blue Crow (Euploea linniace) and Monarch (Euploea fexinne).
Striped Blue Crow (Euploea linniace) and Monarch (Euploea fexinne).