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Great waved looper moth.

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Date

[Between 1816 and 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/23220580

Description

Two moths in flight, shown with pupa and caterpillar. According to artist's notes `Feeds on the Myulocarium ligustrinum, Iron wood and Birch. Spun up in the leaves 10th April bred 14th May. Frequents the Oak woods and swamps. Is a very rare species'.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

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Flowers
Moths

Category

Glossary
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