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A clothes moth, Tinea pellionella species; adult moth.

Clothes Moth

A clothes moth, Tinea pellionella species; adult moth.

A silkworm and a moth.

Silkworm

A silkworm and a moth.

16. Andrena cineraria, 17. Helix virgata, 18. Pod-lover moth, 19. Anurida maritima, 20. Machillis maritima, 21. Sea-slater, 22. Shore wainscot moth, 23. Ground lackey moth.

Types of Seashore Life

16. Andrena cineraria, 17. Helix virgata, 18. Pod-lover moth, 19. Anurida maritima, 20. Machillis maritima,…

The three stages of metamorphosis for the moth: the larva, the pupa, and the adult moth. This particular variety is known as the horn worm.

Moth Stages

The three stages of metamorphosis for the moth: the larva, the pupa, and the adult moth. This particular…

The adult moth of the horn worm.

Adult Moth

The adult moth of the horn worm.

The larva of the horn worm.

Moth Larva

The larva of the horn worm.

The pupa stage of the horn worm.

Moth Pupa

The pupa stage of the horn worm.

The pupa stage of the southern tobacco worm

Moth Pupa

The pupa stage of the southern tobacco worm

The three stages of metamorphosis for the moth: the larva, the pupa, and the adult moth. This particular variety is known as the southern tobacco worm.

Moth Stages

The three stages of metamorphosis for the moth: the larva, the pupa, and the adult moth. This particular…

The adult moth of the southern tobacco worm.

Adult Moth

The adult moth of the southern tobacco worm.

The larva of the southern tobacco worm.

Moth Larva

The larva of the southern tobacco worm.

"The true bud worm (Heliothis rhexia): a, adult moth; b, full-grown larva, from side; c, same, from above; de, seed pod bored into by larva; e, pupa-natural size." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

True Bud Worm

"The true bud worm (Heliothis rhexia): a, adult moth; b, full-grown larva, from side; c, same, from…

"False bud worm or cotton boll worm (Heliothis armiger): a, adult moth; b, dark full-grown larva; c, light-colored full-grown larva; d, pupa- natural size." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

False Bud Worm

"False bud worm or cotton boll worm (Heliothis armiger): a, adult moth; b, dark full-grown larva; c,…

"Tobacco split worm: adult moth above; larva below at right; pupa below at left, with side view of enlarged anal segment." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Tobacco Split Worm

"Tobacco split worm: adult moth above; larva below at right; pupa below at left, with side view of enlarged…

"Peridromia saucia: a, adult; b, c, d, full-grown larvae; e, f, eggs." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Moth, Larva, and Eggs

"Peridromia saucia: a, adult; b, c, d, full-grown larvae; e, f, eggs." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

The moth stage of the cutworm, Agrostis ypsilon.

Cutworm Moth

The moth stage of the cutworm, Agrostis ypsilon.

The larva stage of the cutworm, Agrostis ypsilon and its head.

Cutworm Larva

The larva stage of the cutworm, Agrostis ypsilon and its head.

"Agrostis annexa: a, larva; f, pupa; h, adult." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Cutworm Stages

"Agrostis annexa: a, larva; f, pupa; h, adult." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

The moth stage of the cabbage plusia.

Cabbage Plusia Moth

The moth stage of the cabbage plusia.

"Mamestra legitima: a, adult; b, larva from above; c, same from side; d, head of same from front; e, pupa." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Moth Stages

"Mamestra legitima: a, adult; b, larva from above; c, same from side; d, head of same from front; e,…

"Heliothis armiger: a moth; b, dark larva; c, lighter larva entering pod; d, pupa; e, last segment of same, ventral view." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Boll Worm Stages

"Heliothis armiger: a moth; b, dark larva; c, lighter larva entering pod; d, pupa; e, last segment of…

The mature moth of the cutworm, Feltia subgothica.

Cutworm Moth

The mature moth of the cutworm, Feltia subgothica.

"Spilosoma virginica: a, female moth; b, full-grown larva; c, light form of larva, not quite mature; d, cocoon; e, pupa." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Yellow Bear Stages

"Spilosoma virginica: a, female moth; b, full-grown larva; c, light form of larva, not quite mature;…

"Larva, pupa, and adult of Cossus ligniperda." -Thomson, 1916

Goat Moth Stages

"Larva, pupa, and adult of Cossus ligniperda." -Thomson, 1916

"Life history of the silk moth (Bombyx mori). A, caterpillar; B, pupa; C, imago; the cocoon is cut open to show the pupa lying within." -Thomson, 1916

Silk Moth Stages

"Life history of the silk moth (Bombyx mori). A, caterpillar; B, pupa; C, imago; the cocoon is cut open…

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the moth mullein (Verbascum Blattaria).

Moth Mullein

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the moth mullein (Verbascum Blattaria).

"A sphinx moth with a long sucking-tube." -Bergen, 1896

Sphinx Moth

"A sphinx moth with a long sucking-tube." -Bergen, 1896

The worm of the codling moth eating and burrowing through an apple.

Worm in Apple

The worm of the codling moth eating and burrowing through an apple.

A large moth named for the skull-like image upon its thorax.

Death's Head Moth

A large moth named for the skull-like image upon its thorax.

Representation of the scaly legs of the Gipsy moth.

Scaly Legs of the Caterpillar of the Gipsy Moth (Liparis Dispar)

Representation of the scaly legs of the Gipsy moth.

"The caterpillar of the Tiger-moth, or Woolly-bear, is covered with long, inclined hairs, which it uses in the same manner as has been described above."

Larva of Chelonia Caja

"The caterpillar of the Tiger-moth, or Woolly-bear, is covered with long, inclined hairs, which it uses…

"Represents a moth at the moment in which it has just emerged from the pupa. At the end of a short period the wings become developed, only they are wrinkled."

Moth Just Emerged

"Represents a moth at the moment in which it has just emerged from the pupa. At the end of a short period…

"Moth Whose Wings are Developing"

Moth Whose Wings are Developing

"Moth Whose Wings are Developing"

"Moth Whose Wings are Developed"

Moth Whose Wings are Developed

"Moth Whose Wings are Developed"

"The scales are arranged in two rows."

Portion of the Wing of a Moth (Saturnia Pavonia Major)

"The scales are arranged in two rows."

It is also called the Ram Sphinx. "It is common from June to the beginning of August."

Six-Spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena Filipendulae)

It is also called the Ram Sphinx. "It is common from June to the beginning of August."

"In passing from one flower to another, it has brisk, rapid movements; but it remains suspended in the air before it; it does not alight upon any."

Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossa Stellatarum)

"In passing from one flower to another, it has brisk, rapid movements; but it remains suspended in the…

"Before its metamorphosis, it encloses itself in a shapeless cocoon, made of the debris of leaves held together by threads placed on the surface of the ground."

Caterpillar of Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossa Stellatarum)

"Before its metamorphosis, it encloses itself in a shapeless cocoon, made of the debris of leaves held…

"Its skin is so thin and transparent that one can follow it through the phases of transformation to the imago."

Pupa of Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossa Stellatarum)

"Its skin is so thin and transparent that one can follow it through the phases of transformation to…

"This caterpillar is almost always found on the Cyprus-leafed spurge, at the end of June. Generally, the Chrysalis passes through the winter, and the moth emerges sometimes during the following year."

Larva of Deilephila Euphorbiae

"This caterpillar is almost always found on the Cyprus-leafed spurge, at the end of June. Generally,…

"The Oleander Hawk-moth is a charming species peculiar to hot countries. It is carried forward by rapid flight; and assisted by atmospheric currents."

Deilephila (Chaerocampa) Nerii

"The Oleander Hawk-moth is a charming species peculiar to hot countries. It is carried forward by rapid…

The pupa of the Elephant Hawk Moth.

Pupa of Deilephila (Chaerocampa) Elpenor

The pupa of the Elephant Hawk Moth.

"Of all the caterpillars of the genus <em>Sphinx</em>, this is the one which, by its attitude when in a state of repose, most resembles the sphinx of fable."

Larva of Privet Hawk Moth (Sphinx Ligustri)

"Of all the caterpillars of the genus Sphinx, this is the one which, by its attitude when in…

"Three of four days before it buries itself in the earth to change itself into a chrysalis, its colors grow dim."

Pupa of Privet Hawk Moth (Sphinx Ligustri)

"Three of four days before it buries itself in the earth to change itself into a chrysalis, its colors…

The Death's Head Hawk Moth will bury itself in the earth to change into a chrysalis of a bright chestnut brown.

Chrysalis of Death's Head Hawk Moth

The Death's Head Hawk Moth will bury itself in the earth to change into a chrysalis of a bright chestnut…

"The larva is found on the lime and the elm. It buries itself at the foot of the tree on which it has fed to change into a Chrysalis, without making a cocoon."

Larva of the Lime Hawk Moth (Smerinthus Tiliae)

"The larva is found on the lime and the elm. It buries itself at the foot of the tree on which it has…

"The Poplar Hawk Moth lives on the poplar, the aspen, and sometimes on the willow and birch."

Larva of the Poplar Hawk Moth (Smerinthus Populi)

"The Poplar Hawk Moth lives on the poplar, the aspen, and sometimes on the willow and birch."

Females will take approximately three days to lay their eggs. When completed, they will have laid between 300 and 700 eggs in total.

Silkworm Moth, Female (Bombyx Mori)

Females will take approximately three days to lay their eggs. When completed, they will have laid between…

The various stages of the Silkworm's life presented in a single diagram.

Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of Silkworm (Bombyx Mori)

The various stages of the Silkworm's life presented in a single diagram.

"The <em>Orgyias</em> comprise a great number of small species, of a dark color, which do a great deal of damage to our forest trees."

Vapourer Moth (Orgyia Antiqua)

"The Orgyias comprise a great number of small species, of a dark color, which do a great deal…

"The Brown Tailed Moth is also very destructive to trees. The caterpillars live in quantities on the apple, pear and elm trees."

Liparis Chrysorrhoea

"The Brown Tailed Moth is also very destructive to trees. The caterpillars live in quantities on the…

The caterpillar of the Puss Moth feeds on the poplars and willows.

Larva of Dicranura Vinula

The caterpillar of the Puss Moth feeds on the poplars and willows.

"The caterpillar of the [Lobster Moth] presents a strange appearance, though the moth has nothing remarkable about it."

Larva of Lobster Moth

"The caterpillar of the [Lobster Moth] presents a strange appearance, though the moth has nothing remarkable…

"These creatures are found on many trees, but particularly n the oak, the foliage of which they often entirely devour. The burrow into the ground to change into chrysalides. These fly around on foggy evenings as late as November."

Winter Moth, Male (Hybernia Defoliaria)

"These creatures are found on many trees, but particularly n the oak, the foliage of which they often…

"These creatures are found on many trees, but particularly n the oak, the foliage of which they often entirely devour. The burrow into the ground to change into chrysalides."

Winter Moth, Female (Hybernia Defoliaria)

"These creatures are found on many trees, but particularly n the oak, the foliage of which they often…

1. Leaf with batches of eggs laid upon it. 2. Batches of recently aid eggs. 3. Eggs in which caterpillars can be perceived. 4. Batch of eggs from which the caterpillars have already emerged. 5. Small caterpillars hanging by threads. 6. Leaf with the chrysalis. 7. Caterpillar. 8. Moth.

The Vine Pyralis in its Three States

1. Leaf with batches of eggs laid upon it. 2. Batches of recently aid eggs. 3. Eggs in which caterpillars…

This caterpillar builds a case around itself using bits of cotton taken from clothing. If it does not find good cotton, it will carry its case on its back.

Larva of Woolen Moth Walking (Tinea Tapezella)

This caterpillar builds a case around itself using bits of cotton taken from clothing. If it does not…

"When they are full grown, and the time approaches for their metamorphosis, they abandon their food, and establish themselves in the angles of walls. They creep up to the ceilings, and suspend themselves by one extremity of their tube."

Case of Woolen Moth Attached to a Piece of Cloth

"When they are full grown, and the time approaches for their metamorphosis, they abandon their food,…

The Sphaeria Robertsii a cordycep, a parasitic fungus "growing from the caterpillar of a New Zealand moth called Hepialus verescens." -Lindley, 1853

Cordycep

The Sphaeria Robertsii a cordycep, a parasitic fungus "growing from the caterpillar of a New Zealand…

The garden tiger moth (Arctia caja) is named for the different and colorful patterns on its wings.

Tiger Moth

The garden tiger moth (Arctia caja) is named for the different and colorful patterns on its wings.