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Lesser black underwing.

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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/22420098

Description

A double winged moth with black under wings and top beige decorated wings, shown with pupa and caterpillar. According to artist's notes 'Feeds on the Winter Huckleberry, Ironwood and Birch. Spun up in the leaves 21st April bed 23rd May. Is very rare'.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

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Butterflies
Flowers

Category

Glossary
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