[Polyphemus Moth]

Alternative Title

Caryophyllus spurius inodorus &c.; Convolvulus minor Pentaphyllos &c.; Phalæna ingens, The Great Moth

Creator

Mark Catesby
Edwin George

Files

Preview

Publisher

Printed for C. Marsh [etc.]

Creation Date

1754

Abstract

Polyphemus Moth is pictured below a Geiger-Tree and Tievine. From Volume 2, Plate 91 of Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands.

Alt Text

An illustration of a plant with large green leaves and red flowers, accompanied by two moths and seed pods. The artwork features detailed botanical elements on a light background.

Keywords

Natural history, Pre-Linnean works, Southern states, Moths, Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

Extent

1 plate

Subject: geographic

North Carolina, South Carolina, Bahamas

Physical Collection

Vault

Call Number

Special Collections: VAULT VH-1

Volume

2

Language

English

Identifier

C32-00010

Recommended Citation

Catesby, Mark and George, Edwin, "[Polyphemus Moth]" (1754). Catesby Collection. Image 10.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/catesby/10