Arthropoda Collection (#83)

Euproctis chrysorrhoea, brown-tail moth caterpillar
These caterpillars of the brown-tail moth are noted for their poisonous hairs, which can cause a rash on contact with skin

Ladybird just emerged from its pupa case
The distinctive black spots will develop on this ladybirds elytra or wing case within a few hours of emerging from its pupa case. Photograph taken in Surrey by D. J. Carter, 1989

Coccinella 7-punctata, seven spot ladybird
A familiar seven-spot ladybird resting on a chive plant. Ladybirds are a beneficial insect to gardeners as they feed on aphids both as an adult and as larva. Photograph taken in Surrey by D. J

Athene cunicularia, A. noctua, Glaucidium gnoma, Asio flamme
Plate 432 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Sterna nilotica, gull-billed tern
Plate 410 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Bartramia longicauda, upland sandpiper
Plate 303 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Alle alle, little auk
Plate 339 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Callophrys rubi (Linnaeus), green hairstreak
A resting green hairstreak butterfly from the family Lycaenidae. This is a widespread butterfly that can be found all over Europe as well as in Siberia. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

African Estrildid finches
Illustration by W.M. Woodcock from Derek Goodwins Estrildid Finches of the World, (1982). Plate 1

Merops albicollis, white-throated bee-eater
Watercolour by Chloe Elizabeth Talbot Kelly (1960)

Dragonflies mating, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Giant millipede (Gonibregmatus plurimipes), Fiji, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Swallowtail butterfly, northern California

Insect on garden flower, California

Arizona bark scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda, glowing in UV light, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Doris Longwing Red (Heliconius doris) feeding on a flower. Costa Rica

Doris Longwing (Heliconius doris viridis) resting on a plant. Costa Rica

Scarce Bamboo Page (Philaethria dido) resting on a tropical leaf. Costa Rica

Mouthless crab (Cardisoma crassum) walks amongst dried leafs on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Blue-eyed darner, Aeshna multicolor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Caribbean hermit crab (Coenobita clypeatus) during migration on Pajaros beach, Mona Island, Puerto Rico, USA

Female longhorn moth (Nemophora metallica), laying eggs in field scabious (Knautia arvensis) seedhead, UK

Female Meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus), Wiltshire, England

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) on Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus), Wiltshire, England

Parasite fly or Tachinid fly (Prosena siberita) with long proboscis, Wiltshire, England

Plume moth (Stenoptilia bipunctidactyla) on grass, Wiltshire, England

Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) resting on Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), Wiltshire, England

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), feeding on Greater knapweed flower (Centaurea scabiosa), Wiltshire, England

Garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) on Ox eye or Marguerite daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) in meadow, Wiltshire, England

Mammoth wasp (Megascolia maculata maculata) feeding on Milk thistle (marianum), Lesbos, Greece

Thread winged lacewing or Spoonwing lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) feeding on Ox eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Lesbos, Greece

Crab spider (Synema globosum) with bumblebee, bumble bee, bee scarab beetle (Eulasia vittata) prey, Lesbos, Greece

Nectar feeding Horse fly (Pangonius funebris) on Milk thistle (Carduus marianus), Lesbos, Greece

Italian striped stink bugs (Graphosoma lineatum italicum) on rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum), Samos, Greece

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) female, hunting from rusted metal fence post, Lesbos, Greece

Mountain grasshopper (Miramella irena), Julian Alps, slovenia, slovenian, europe, european

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) feeding from Pannonic thistle (Cirsium pannonicum), Julian Alps, slovenia, slovenian, europe, european

Foot of jumping spider, SEM
Foot of jumping spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of the leg of a jumping spider (family Salticidae)

Harlequin ladybirds (Harmonia axyridis succinea)

Peruvian golden scorpion sting
Peruvian golden scorpion (Hadruroides charcasus), close-up of the sting. This specimen is from Peru

Peruvian golden scorpion (Hadruroides charcasus). This specimen is from Peru

Amphipod inside a lions mane jellyfish

Trilobite on a seabed, artwork
Trilobite on a seabed. Computer artwork of a Olenoides serratus trilobite crawling among prehistoric Vauxia sp. (branching) and Wapkia sp

Bumblebee drinking. Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) drinking rainwater off a leaf. An orange mite is visible on its thorax. Photographed in Italy

Bumblebee resting on a bluebell. Close-up of a buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) on a common bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flower

Cabbage white butterfly caterpillars. Close-up of the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) on a leaf. These caterpillars feed on plants in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae)

Common wasp feeding on a flower
Common wasp. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on nectar from bramble (Rubus sp.) flower. Photographed in August

Artichoke Galls on Pedunculate Oak (Quercus rubus). Flower buds infected by the gall wasp Andricus fecundator. In spring the female gall wasp lays single eggs in buds of the Pedunculate oak

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Arthropoda, the fascinating world of insects and arachnids, never ceases to amaze us with its incredible diversity. From the majestic Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the mysterious Acherontia atropos or death's-head hawk-moth, these creatures captivate our imagination. Among them are the hardworking honey bees (Apis mellifera), whose intricate honeycomb and life cycle leave us in awe. With an expanded cross-section and insets revealing their complex society, we gain a deeper understanding of their remarkable organization. Delving further into their internal anatomy through a cross-section view of a Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), we uncover the intricacies that make these tiny creatures so efficient in pollination and honey production. Entomology specimens offer us glimpses into various insect species found in Surinam. Each specimen tells a unique story about its habitat and behavior, reminding us of nature's endless wonders. Observing a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) sunbathing on a plant brings forth feelings of tranquility as we witness this beautiful butterfly basking in sunlight. Similarly enchanting is the sight of Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) gracefully soaking up morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK. The Chrysina limbata or silver chafer beetle showcases its shimmering exoskeleton while Inachis io or peacock butterfly displays vibrant colors reminiscent of its namesake. The sea green swallowtail butterfly mesmerizes with its delicate wings fluttering against azure skies. Meanwhile, Phoebis sennae presents itself as a cloudless sulphur butterfly spreading joy wherever it goes. Arthropoda encompasses an astonishing array of species that continue to inspire scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether studying their biology or simply admiring their beauty, these captivating creatures remind us how intricate and diverse our world truly is.