Nine species of Calligrapher beetles with varied patterns on their wings are illustrated and displayed in a three by three grid. Each beetle is labeled with a number, which corresponds to its common name listed in a legend at the bottom of the chart.

by Amy Maltzan

Watercolor, gouache, and digital composition in Adobe Photoshop

Finding a Moon-Marked Leaf Beetle (a type of Calligrapher beetle) in my garden inspired me to illustrate this chart of Calligrapher beetles. Viewed together, you can compare and appreciate the beautiful ink-blot like markings that led to their name.