Arthropoda Collection (#84)

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

Green leafhopper on a plant stem
Green leafhopper resting on a plant stem. Leafhoppers (Cicadella viridis) are very small, sap-sucking, jumping hemipteran bugs. Some species are major vectors of bacterial plant diseases

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) feeding on nectar from wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) flowers. Brimstones have a single brood which emerges during late summer

Bumblebee feeding on a spear thistle
Bumblebee. Close-up of a common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum), a species of bumblebee, feeding on the nectar of a spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare)

Flies feeding on a carrot flower head. Many tiny flies feeding on the nectar produced by the umbelliferous flowers of the Carrot (Daucus carota) plant

Cleaner shrimp cleaning a moray eel
Pacific cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) cleaning a yellow-edged moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus). Photographed off the coast of the Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Cleaner shrimp cleaning a divers fingers
Striped cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) cleaning a divers fingers. Photographed off Mabul, Sabah, Malaysia

Bumblebee collecting pollen. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen from the stamens of a flower

Amphipod crustacean eating bryozoa. Close-up of Acanthonotozoma inflatum (red) an amphipod found mainly in the North-West Atlantic ocean eating a bryozoa colony

Fish eggs. Close-up of fish eggs (white spheres) on a hydrozoan colony (plant-like) with skeleton shrimps (translucent). Hydrozoa are a type of cnidarian that are related to corals and sea anemones

Hydrozoan colony and amphipods. Amphipod (Stenothoe marina) crustaceans sheltering amongst the tentacled feeding structures of a hydrozoan (Tubularia larynx) colony

Marine crustacean (Diastylis glabra). This crustacean is usually found in water around Europe and the North West Atlantic

Snow crabs, Canada
Snow Crabs. Snow crabs (Chionoecetes sp.) on a fishing boat with a view of the harbour in the fog behind. Photographed in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada

Common Prawn (Palaemon serratus) Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (RR)
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Mantis shrimp, Odontodactylus scyllarus, Dungan wall, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Adult ghost crabs (Ocypode sp. ) on the beach at Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Pill Millipede rolled up in self defence. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall
ASW-4554 Pill Millipede rolled up in self defence. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Alan J. S

Pill Millipede crawling over moss. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall
ASW-4553 Pill Millipede crawling over moss. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Sphaerotheriidae Alan J. S

Assorted Arthropods
Arthropoda / arthropods, including a wide variety of insects but also crabs and lobsters who share the feature of articulated feet

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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.