Butterfly,17th century artwork. Butterflies are winged insects that develop from a larval form known as a caterpillar. The larvae eat leaves,while butterflies feed on nectar. The wing patterns can help distinguish males and females,and can also help to deter predators. This is a woodcut from a book by the English naturalist and physician Thomas Muffet (1553-1604). The book was titled Insectorum sive minimorum animalium theatrum (Theatre of Insects),and was published in London in 1634 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Middle Temple Library |
Taille de l’image : | 5669 px × 3209 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |