• Ernst Hofmann 1893 European caterpillars journal on Victorian entomologist desk with brass microscope specimen jars and magnifying loupe - LeBonJournal
  • Ernst Hofmann 1893 caterpillars journal with European lepidoptera chromolithographic plates - LeBonJournal
  • Open Ernst Hofmann caterpillars journal showing 150 lined perforated pages for naturalist notes - LeBonJournal
  • Ernst Hofmann journal front cover with 1893 Plate 28 showing 23 European caterpillar species - LeBonJournal
  • Ernst Hofmann journal back cover with 1893 Plate 25 showing Mamestra caterpillar species - LeBonJournal
  • Ernst Hofmann caterpillars journal open showing casewrap binding with 1893 lepidoptera plates - LeBonJournal
  • Ernst Hofmann 1893 caterpillars journal on desk with gold clips for entomology notes - LeBonJournal
  • Hardcover notebook features: 150 ruled perforated pages, matte laminated cover, casewrap binding - LeBonJournal
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Ernst Hofmann Caterpillars Journal — 1893 European Lepidoptera Plates

Ernst Hofmann Caterpillars Journal — 1893 European Lepidoptera Plates

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The butterfly gets all the attention — but it is the caterpillar that does the eating, the growing, the accumulating of energy that powers metamorphosis. Ernst Hofmann documented European lepidoptera larvae in 1893 with a chromolithographic precision and beauty never achieved before: each species shown on its host plant, in its characteristic posture and colour pattern, with the scientific accuracy of a German naturalist and the visual richness of the finest Victorian natural history illustration.

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Product Details

  • Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
  • Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
  • Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
  • Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
  • Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)
  • Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print; small 0.5" × 0.5" production barcode on back

Perfect For

  • Entomologists and lepidopterists documenting field observations
  • Butterfly and moth enthusiasts captivated by larval diversity
  • Victorian natural history collectors and chromolithography admirers
  • Nature observation logs and field journals
  • Anyone who finds wonder in transformation and metamorphosis
  • A beautiful gift for naturalists and nature lovers

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Product information: Generic brand, 2-year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC.
Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.

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