Plate 60: Leafy Spurge Hawkmoth Caterpillar, Gray Dagger Caterpillar, and Pupae

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of caterpillars on a branch. The central branch displays various stages of caterpillar life. The main caterpillar has black, red, green, and cream tones, while smaller caterpillars with vibrant colors are on secondary branches. A brown chrysalis and a cocoon are also present. The background is cream-colored. This is in the style of Maria Sibylla Merian, known for detailed renderings of insects and plants.