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The chrysalis of the large cabbage butterfly caterpillar is sometimes found directly on the cabbage plant. The caterpillar is yellow, lined with black dots.

Caterpillar and Chrysalis of Large Cabbage Butterly

The chrysalis of the large cabbage butterfly caterpillar is sometimes found directly on the cabbage…

Larva feeding on a grape leaf.

Larva

Larva feeding on a grape leaf.

Goat moth caterpillars are destructive to timber and fruit trees. When fully grown the caterpillar is four inches long.

Larva of Goat Moth

Goat moth caterpillars are destructive to timber and fruit trees. When fully grown the caterpillar is…

The larva Eight-Spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata), a caterpillar belonging to the Noctuidae family of Owlet moths.

Eight-Spotted Forester Larva

The larva Eight-Spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata), a caterpillar belonging to the Noctuidae family…

The larva, or caterpillar, of the leopard moth is whitish with black glossy spots. The caterpillar has a blackish plate on the segment next to the head. These caterpillars feed on the wood in the interior of the stems and branches of pear, apple, or plum trees.

Caterpillar of the Leopard Moth

The larva, or caterpillar, of the leopard moth is whitish with black glossy spots. The caterpillar has…

The medicinal leech is a leech used in bloodletting. It lives in fresh water, and is common in Germany, Bohemia, and Russia. Its diet consists of the blood of vertebrates, to which the leech attaches itself by its suckers. Of these, one is posterior and imperforate, the other anterior, with the mouth in the center. Within the mouth lie three triangular tooth-plates, by means of which a small triradiate incision is made in the skin of the animal attacked. This done, the leech proceeds to fill its crop, which extends almost from end to end of the body, and has eleven lateral pockets. When these have become distended with blood, the leech drops from its temporary host, and the slow process of digestion begins. Leeches usually move by attaching alternately the anterior and posterior suckers, somewhat after the fashion of a 'looping caterpillar', but they can also swim by movements of the whole body. The eggs are laid in cocoons in damp earth.

Medicinal Leech

The medicinal leech is a leech used in bloodletting. It lives in fresh water, and is common in Germany,…

A moth larva eating fabric.

Moth Larva

A moth larva eating fabric.

The larva of the tussock moth bear several pencils of long black hairs placed at each end. The larva also have four brush-like tufts of pale yellow hairs above with a bright red hairs. They feed on all sorts of trees.

Tussock Moth Larva

The larva of the tussock moth bear several pencils of long black hairs placed at each end. The larva…

The Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) is a moth of the family Lymantriidae. It is distributed throughout Europe. The wings of this species are pure white, as is the body, apart from a tuft of brown hairs at the end of the abdomen. The brown colouration extends along most of the back of the abdomen in the male. In the female, the back of the abdomen is white but the tuft of brown hairs is much bigger. Ths wingspan is 36-42 mm. The species flies at night in July and August and is attracted to light.

Brown-tail Moth Web

The Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) is a moth of the family Lymantriidae. It is distributed throughout…

"The <em>Pyralina</em> contains the smallest nocturnal Lepidoptera, and nearly all those tiny species which flutter around our lights in the evening."

Aedia Pusiella

"The Pyralina contains the smallest nocturnal Lepidoptera, and nearly all those tiny species…

"The <em>Noctuina</em> are a group of Lepidoptera of middling size, generally found in woods, meadows and gardens, where their caterpillars have lived. They seldom fly till about sunset, or during the night."

Catocala Nupta

"The Noctuina are a group of Lepidoptera of middling size, generally found in woods, meadows…

"The <em>Noctuina</em> are a group of Lepidoptera of middling size, generally found in woods, meadows and gardens, where their caterpillars have lived. They seldom fly till about sunset, or during the night."

Catocala Paranympha

"The Noctuina are a group of Lepidoptera of middling size, generally found in woods, meadows…

The clover hay moth.

Clover Hay Moth

The clover hay moth.

The chrysalis of a clover hay worm.

Clover Hay Moth

The chrysalis of a clover hay worm.

"From July to September the Convolvulus Sphinx is common. The caterpillar of this species, which presents a great number of varieties, lives on many kinds of <em>Convolvuli</em>."

Convolvulus Sphinx (Sphinx Convoluli)

"From July to September the Convolvulus Sphinx is common. The caterpillar of this species, which presents…

"The Death's-head Moth is the European Acherontia Atropos, a hawk-moth with markings on the thorax resembling a skull or death's head, hence the name. It flies after sunset and emits peculiar sounds somewhat resembling the squeaking of a mouse, produced by the friction of the proboscis against the inner striated coatings of the palpi. It attacks beehives, scatters the bees, and steals the honey."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Death's Head Moth Caterpillar

"The Death's-head Moth is the European Acherontia Atropos, a hawk-moth with markings on the thorax resembling…

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 pupa of the Elephant Hawk Moth.

Pupa of Deilephila (Chaerocampa) Elpenor

The pupa of the Elephant Hawk Moth.

"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…

"When the insect is at rest, the first two rings of its body taper in such a way as to resemble the snout of a pig."

Larva of Deilephila (Chaerocampa) Nerii

"When the insect is at rest, the first two rings of its body taper in such a way as to resemble the…

"The cocoon, which contains a chrysalis of a hazel brown."

Pupa of Deilephila (Chaerocampa) Nerii

"The cocoon, which contains a chrysalis of a hazel brown."

This butterfly may be found "on the continent of Europe, during the months of June and September, and in different parts of the world in the same climate."

Deilephila Euphorbiae

This butterfly may be found "on the continent of Europe, during the months of June and September, and…

"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 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.

A female moth.

Female Moth

A female moth.

"The <em>Procris</em> is a species which fly during the day in damp fields. [It] is plentiful enough between the middle of June and the middle of July."

The Forester (Procris [Ino] Statices)

"The Procris is a species which fly during the day in damp fields. [It] is plentiful enough…

A moth whose larva feeds mostly on grape vines.

Grape Vine Moth

A moth whose larva feeds mostly on grape vines.

The larva of the Grapevine Root Borer (Memthyrus polistiformis).

Grapevine Root Borer (Larva)

The larva of the Grapevine Root Borer (Memthyrus polistiformis).

"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…

"The Lackey derives its name from the color of the caterpillar, which has longitudinal lines of various colors and a blue head."

The Lackey (Bombyx Neustria)

"The Lackey derives its name from the color of the caterpillar, which has longitudinal lines of various…

The Leopard Moth caterpillar half grown

Leopard Moth Larva

The Leopard Moth caterpillar half grown

"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 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 [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…

"Among the larger and more splendid moths of our own country is the Luna Moth, or Green Emperor Moth, <em>attacus luna</em> a large and beautiful species, common in the Northern United States. The wings, which are drawn out into what appears like a long tail, are of a light yellowish-green color, marked with eye-spots near the middle. The expanse of the wings is four inches. The caterpilar lives on walnut-trees, and spins a cocoon of which silk might be made. Many of these cocoons may be picked up on the ground, in autumn or spring, beneath the trees frequented by these insect." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Caterpillar of the Luna Moth

"Among the larger and more splendid moths of our own country is the Luna Moth, or Green Emperor Moth,…

Also called the Hop-Dog. "It attacks every kind of tree. In 1828 they laid waste a tract of woods three thousand acres in extent."

Orgyia Pudibunda

Also called the Hop-Dog. "It attacks every kind of tree. In 1828 they laid waste a tract of woods three…

A moth which lays its eggs on young cucumbers and other cucurbitaceous plants.

Pickle Worm Moth

A moth which lays its eggs on young cucumbers and other cucurbitaceous plants.

"The <em>Pyralina</em> contains the smallest nocturnal Lepidoptera, and nearly all those tiny species which flutter around our lights in the evening."

Poedisca Autmnana

"The Pyralina contains the smallest nocturnal Lepidoptera, and nearly all those tiny species…

"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."

"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…

"It is bee-like, and is found resting on the trunks of willows and popular trees from the end of May to the middle of July."

Sesia Apiformis

"It is bee-like, and is found resting on the trunks of willows and popular trees from the end of May…

"The silk of the <em>Yama-Mai</em> is as bright as that of the mulberry silkworm, but a little less fine and strong." The caterpillar is quite larger than other caterpillars.

Cocoon of Attacus (Bombyx) Yama-Mai

"The silk of the Yama-Mai is as bright as that of the mulberry silkworm, but a little less…

"The silk of the <em>Yama-Mai</em> is as bright as that of the mulberry silkworm, but a little less fine and strong." The caterpillar is quite larger than other caterpillars.

Larva of Attacus (Bombyx) Yama-Mai

"The silk of the Yama-Mai is as bright as that of the mulberry silkworm, but a little less…

The best silkworm cocoons "are drawn in toward the middle, or have a concavity on either side. There are white and yellow cocoons, the produce of different species of worms."

Cocoon of Bombyx Mori Drawn in Toward the Middle

The best silkworm cocoons "are drawn in toward the middle, or have a concavity on either side. There…

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.

"In order to get them to leave their old food and feed upon the bright and newer leaves, a net is spread over them, on which is laid the supply of tender leaves. The worms at once leave the old food, crawl through the meshes of the net, and all begin feeding on the new leaves."

Silkworm, Lozenge Shaped Net

"In order to get them to leave their old food and feed upon the bright and newer leaves, a net is spread…

"In order to get them to leave their old food and feed upon the bright and newer leaves, a net is spread over them, on which is laid the supply of tender leaves. The worms at once leave the old food, crawl through the meshes of the net, and all begin feeding on the new leaves."

Silkworm, Square Net

"In order to get them to leave their old food and feed upon the bright and newer leaves, a net is spread…

"At the fifth [age], the worm has very nearly reached the end of its career in the caterpillar state, and now is the time of its greatest voracity."

Silkworm, Fifth Age

"At the fifth [age], the worm has very nearly reached the end of its career in the caterpillar state,…

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."

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.

"The <em>Pyralina</em> contains the smallest nocturnal Lepidoptera, and nearly all those tiny species which flutter around our lights in the evening."

Tortrix Roborana

"The Pyralina contains the smallest nocturnal Lepidoptera, and nearly all those tiny species…

"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…

"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…

"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…

"The caterpillar is yellow, spotted with black; its cocoon is boatshaped, with longitudinal furrows, and is straw color."

Cocoon of Zygaena Filipendulae

"The caterpillar is yellow, spotted with black; its cocoon is boatshaped, with longitudinal furrows,…

The Orange Dog, caterpillar of Papilio creshontes, with osmateria, or scent organs, extended.

Orange Dog

The Orange Dog, caterpillar of Papilio creshontes, with osmateria, or scent organs, extended.