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Purple shaded magpye.

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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/22894048

Description

Two moths in flight, shown with pupa and caterpillar. According to artist's notes `Feeds on the plant figured. Spins the leaves together for a retreat like all the Magpye kinds. Spun up in the leaves and to the side of the box 18th June, bred 5th July, very rare'.

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Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

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Butterflies
Flowers

Category

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