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South India small tussore, Antheraea paphia
South India small tussore, Antheraea paphia (Phalaena paphia) caterpillar on a jujube plant, Ziziphus jujuba. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder, depicts the captivating South India small tussore caterpillar (Antheraea paphia) as it feeds on the leaves of a jujube plant (Ziziphus jujuba). The intricate details of the caterpillar's segmented body and the delicate veins of the jujube leaves are beautifully rendered, showcasing the artistry of the illustrator. Antheraea paphia, also known as the South India tusseh silkworm or the small tussore silkworm, is native to the southern parts of India and is the source of a type of wild silk known as tussore or tussah silk. The caterpillar is characterized by its distinctive black and white stripes and its ability to produce a silk cocoon that is coarser and more textured than the more commonly known Chinese silk. The jujube plant, also known as the Chinese date or Indian jujube, is a deciduous tree that bears edible fruit. The tree is native to China but is now cultivated in many parts of the world, including India. The fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This illustration is from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1804. The work is a compilation of natural history illustrations, covering a wide range of subjects from zoology to botany. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular publication in its time and is now a valuable resource for researchers and collectors of natural history illustrations.
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