Vintage engraving of a cherry fly life cycle, showing the fly, eggs, larva, and pupa stages, with a cherry branch and handwritten text in the background.
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This is a vintage, black and white engraving depicting the life cycle of a cherry fly. At the top, a ribbon-like scroll with the words 'MOSCA DELLA CIRIEGIA' (Cherry Fly) is displayed. Below this, a branch with two cherries is shown, one of which has a small fly perched on it. Beneath the cherries, a series of illustrations depict the fly's life cycle. First, a detailed drawing of the fly itself, with visible wings and legs. Next, a small, oval egg. Following the egg are two stages of larva, depicted as segmented, worm-like creatures. Finally, there are two small, dark shapes representing the pupa stage. The entire image is set against a background of dense, handwritten text, suggesting it's from an old scientific or botanical publication. The style is detailed and precise, typical of engravings from the 17th or 18th century.


License: CC0