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Date

[ca. 1818]

Artist

John Abbot (1751-c.1840)

Collective Title

Abbot, John 1751-1840 :Original drawings of insects by J Abbot. [1816?]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22765355

Description

Two small moths in flight, shown with pupa and caterpillar. According to artist's notes `Feeds on the Gererdea Oszelia etc. Spun up in a case of dirt on the surface of the ground 1st Sepr, bred 7th May. Frequents corn fields'.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

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Moths

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It is found in Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa. (Wikipedia)

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