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Page 15. Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
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Page 15. Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670877 Page 15. Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural history of eighteen nondescrpt. moths with descriptions. Collected - engraved and faithfully coloured after nature by John William Lewin, New South Wales Parramatta, 1804); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Australian, out of copyright
Media ID 23272970
© Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales / Bridgeman Images
Bugs Creepy Crawly Entomology Fauna In Flight Larva Larvae Larval Life Cycle Moth Moths Zoological
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of "Page 15. Plate 4 Cryptophasa alba, costa Lewin, 1803-04". The hand-coloured etching by John William Lewin (1770-1819) transports us into the world of natural history and entomology. Measuring at approximately 20.6x15.7 cm, this artwork is housed in the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales. Its historical significance lies in being part of a collection titled "Natural history of eighteen nondescript moths with descriptions" meticulously collected, engraved, and faithfully coloured after nature by Lewin himself in Parramatta, New South Wales back in 1804. The image captures an Australian moth species known as Cryptophasa alba mid-flight. With its delicate wings spread wide open against a backdrop reminiscent of lush foliage, it exudes grace and elegance even while soaring through the air. This ethereal creature represents just one stage in its life cycle – from larva to adult – showcasing the wonders of nature's metamorphosis. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, we are reminded that insects play a vital role within our ecosystem. Their presence enriches our understanding of zoology and fauna while adding splashes of color to our surroundings. Through this mesmerizing engraving brought to life by Bridgeman Images' expertise, let us appreciate the small yet significant creatures that inhabit our world – reminding us that even
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