Chrysalis

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Zoom in — Enlarged chrysalis of diurnal lepidopterans. 1. Chrysalis with superior parts open.—2. Chrysalis with superior parts adhering to the body.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subjects:: Animals, Science & Technology
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Format:: Landscape (wider)

Book

Title:: Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author:: Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:: Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
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Description:

The chrysalis, or pupa is the life stage in which lepidopterans go through transformations from which the mature adult will emerge. The previous stage is the larva.

The caption reads in the original French: Chrysalides grossies de lépidoptères diurnes. — 1. Chrysalide ayant les parties supérieures ouvertes. — 2. Chrysalide ayant les parties supérieures adhérentes au corps.

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