Antique chromo lithograph of the Nun moth and other moths, 1913

This beautiful bright coloured chromolithographic plate originates from the first edition of an antique atlas describing all butterflies, caterpillars and moths in the Netherlands in the early 1900's.

This 111-year-old print is in excellent condition and is packed with 16 detailed illustrations of moths and larva, including the Buff tip and Nun moth. 

The numbers below correspond with the numbers on the plate:
1. Exaereta ulmi Schiff., Dicranura ulmi Schiff.
2. Dicranura vinula L. Puss moth.
3. Cerura bifida Hb. Poplar kitten.
4. Notodonta ziczac L. Pebble prominent.
5. Phalera bucephala L. Buff tip.
6. Euproctis chrysorrhoea L. Brown-tail moth.
7. Orgya antiqua L. Rusty tussock moth.
8. Lymantria monacha L. Black arches / Nun moth.

The pre-cut high quality matboard has a sand colored top layer, and is acid-free, protecting the print. 

The image you see is a photograph of the actual item. 

Artist: W. Hubert
Rear of the print: blank, no images or text
Matboard size (= frame size): 21 x 30 cm | 8.27 x 11.81 inch
Print size: 16,5 x 24 cm | 6.5 x 9.45 inch