Spotted Elephant Hawk-moth.
Ca. 1840. Engraving with original handcolor, sheet 6 1/2 x 4 inches. Large foxing spots, otherwise very good condition. Plate 8 from one of William Jardine's Naturalist's Library volumes. A beautifully patterned green, pink, black and white moth and a striking black, white, pink and yellow caterpillar, the botanical background.....