Early 20th Century Butterfly Anatomy Educational Poster

1950’s Single Fly Anatomy Educational Poster 1950’s Single Fly Anatomy Educational Poster. 20th century Czechoslovakian educational chart. A rare and vintage wall chart from the Cze...

Early 20th century German educational chart of Pieris Brassicae Early 20th century German educational chart of Pieris Brassicae. Vintage poster of Pieris Brassicae (also known as the Cabbage Butterfly) and slip wasps. A depiction of nature at work, the slip wasps attacking the butterfly eggs...

Early 20th Century Human Skeleton Educational Poster Early 20th Century Human Skeleton Educational Poster. Early 20th century Czechoslovakian educational human anatomy chart...

Early 20th Century Dragonflies Educational Poster Early 20th Century Dragonflies Educational Poster. Early 20th century Czechoslovakian educational chart. A rare and vintage wall cha...

Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs by Frederic C. Moore Description: This exquisite set of lithographs by Frederic C. Moore, created in 1878, offer...

The butterflies depicted in the plates are special, both historically in the context of British lepidopterology and scientifically in terms of their morphology and behavior. 1. Arran Brown (Erebia ligea) - The image labeled "22" likely depicts what is commonly known as the Arran Brown, previously known as Arran Argus. It's a species that prefers grassy habitats and flies low to the ground. These butterflies have brown wings with eye-like spots on the upper side, which can confuse predators into attacking the wrong part of the body. 2. Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) - The image labeled "23" seems to represent the Scotch Argus. This butterfly has dark brown wings with orange bands containing black spots, each centered with a tiny white dot. It is commonly found in damp grassy areas and is especially interesting due to its limited distribution, being primarily found in Scotland and parts of Northern England. 3. Small Ringlet (Erebia cothurnatus) - The image labeled "24" probably shows the Small Ringlet, which in some texts may be referred to as Small Mountain Ringlet or Small Heath...

The images are hand-colored plates from "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris, showcasing three distinct butterfly species: the Clouded Yellow, the Pale Clouded Yellow, and th...

Exquisite 19th-Century Butterfly Lithographs: A Study of Exotic Lepidoptera by F. Hochmanz, Stuttgart This stunning compilation of 19th-century lithographs beautifully captures the ...