Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam, Amstelaedami, Apud J. Wetstenium, et Gul. Smith, et Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1734-1765, natural history, pictorial works, pre-Linnean works, This illustration showcases a detailed arrangement of various moths and their life stages, including eggs, caterpillars, and pupae. Each specimen is carefully labeled with numerical designations. The top section features adult moths in diverse colors and patterns, followed by rows of caterpillars showcasing different stages of development. The center of the composition highlights a plant that serves as a food source for the caterpillars. This arrangement emphasizes the intricate relationship between these insects and their environment, reflecting the diversity of moth species and their metamorphosis from larvae to adults.