Arthropod Collection (page 9)

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Common hawker (Aeshna juncea) Brackish Moss NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male close up detail of head and thorax, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June. Captive. Focus stacked

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus leaves, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) flying, Brewster County, Texas, USA. Controlled conditions. August

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) male silhouetted against leaf, controlled conditions

Leafcutter ants (Atta sp) colony harvesting a banana leaf, Costa Rica. 3rd place in the Insects and Spiders category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competitions 2015

Morpho (Morpho peleides) eggs, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Cayo District, Belize

Blue iridescent scales of a Nymphalid butterfly (Epiphile orea) magnified 11x, deceased insect found in Piedade, Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic Forest

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on old painted door. Dorset, UK, August

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

Green praying mantis (Majangella moultoni) camouflaged on mossy tree trunk. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Merveille-du-Jour moth (Dichonia aprilina), camouflaged on lichen. The National Forest, Leicestershire, UK. September

Hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) recently emerged in montane rinforest. Ambua Lodge, Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea. June

Victorian satirical cartoon, Multum in parvo, Much in little
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon, Multum in parvo, Much in little, 19th Century. Theres nothing in a little pin, Until it penetrates the skin; Theres nothing in a little fly

Giant deep-sea isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) Picture was taken in cooperation with the Zoological Museum University of Hamburg

Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) on agricultural headland. England, UK

Fringed Tulip Dallas (Pink) and Tulipa Swan Wings (White) and Tulipa Valery Gergiev (red) growing in garden border. England, UK

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis) in defensive position, on flower, Chinambi, Carchi, Ecuador

Morpho menelaus, Cramers blue butterfly

Kunga cake
In East Africa huge clouds of midges that rise out of the tropical rivers and lakes are caught by the millions and squeezed into solid blocks and cooked as kunga cake

Painted Spiny Lobster, Panulirus versicolor
The painted spiny lobster, Panulirus versicolor, is also referred to as a painted crayfish, Yap, Micronesia.

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Chromolithograph of Clematis, Cicada & beetles by Friedrich Kuhnert that appeared in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1894 edition

Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. 1726 edition

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A millipede in the family Spirobolidae in the order Spirobolida, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chapuline grasshopper (Sphenarium mexicanum) portrait. Los Tuxtlas rainforest, Mexico, . July

Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised, at edge of mountain stream, Mount. Lewis, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia. Endangered

Caterpillar, probably Cholla moth caterpillar, (Euscirrhopterus cosyra) on cactus, Texas, USA. May

Two Asian weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina), queens founding a new nest, tending to eggs, West Bengal, India

Namib desert dune ant (Camponotus detritus), queen on sand with visible wing scars on her thorax, Swakopmund, Namibia

Cardinal jumper (Phidippus cardinalis) spider on a leaf, Florida, USA. Controlled conditions

Yellow-tail moth (Euproctis similis) on a leaf, Montiaghs Moss National Nature Reserve, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. July

Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, pupa, chrysalis and emerging adult

Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) resting on leaf. Captive

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Botany Bay diamond weevil (Chrysolopus spectabilis) close up, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

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Praying Mantis - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point, Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern, large butterfly endemic to wet tropics in far north Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form, in leaf litter under tree roots with claws raised, rare crayfish that commonly forages away from water on the forest floor above 300m

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus). Plazas Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed. Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

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"Exploring the Marvels of Arthropods: From Majestic Butterflies to Intricate Honeycombs" Delve into the enchanting world of arthropods with the Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcasing its vibrant colors and graceful flight. Meet the Acherontia atropos, a fascinating creature commonly referred to as the death's-head hawk-moth, with its distinctive skull-like pattern on its thorax. Discover the intricate architecture of honeycombs created by diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), marveling at their life cycle and exploring an expanded cross-section that reveals hidden insets. Witness a unique symbiotic relationship between a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and its parasitic copepod companion (Ommatokoita elongata), highlighting nature's extraordinary adaptations. Journey inside the internal anatomy of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) through a detailed cross-section image, unraveling the complex structures that enable these industrious insects to thrive. Explore entomology specimens from Surinam, offering glimpses into diverse insect species and providing valuable insights for scientific research and conservation efforts. Admire historical artwork depicting bee anatomy, capturing both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty in celebrating these essential pollinators' significance throughout history. Observe a Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) basking under sunlight on a plant, indulging in sunbathing rituals that rejuvenate their delicate wings for future flights. Be captivated by common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) gracefully basking in morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK—a serene spectacle blending nature's tranquility with vibrant hues. Unfold wings wide open as you encounter a stunning Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta), revealing its intricate patterns and showcasing the exquisite beauty of these winged wonders.