Arthropods Collection (page 7)

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering from the current beneath tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Selsey, West Sussex, UK, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) beehives sited on edge of heathland for premium heather honey production, Suffolk, UK, August 2011

Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) adult female at rest on Bell heather (Erica cinerea), Minsmere RSPB reserve, Suffolk, UK, July

Ringlet butterfly {Aphantopus hyperantus} resting on yellow rattle flowers, Denmark Farm, Lampeter, Wales, UK. June

RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK. April

Four-spotted chaser {Libellula quadrimaculata} dragonfly resting on grass in wetland habitat with swans in the background, Shapwick Nature Reserve, Somerset Levels, UK. June

Spiders web covered in dew, Westhay SWT reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, June. Photographer quote Always an appealing subject

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Japanese fireflies (Luciola cruciata) in flight at night, endemic species, Yaku-shima UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kagoshima, Japan, May

Large blue butterfly (Maculinea arion) on a Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) flower, Collard Hill, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011

Marsh fritillary butterflies (Euphydryas aurinia) on Heath orchid (Dactylorhiza incarnata). Devon, UK

White forest crab (Cardisoma armatum) portrait, seen through claw, Island of Principe UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Gulf of Guinea

Silhouette of spider at sunset, Berwickshire, Scotland, August

Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on blue sea star. This species of shrimps feeds on starfish, turning them upsidedown and keeping them as living larder. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pink shrimp (Pandalus montagui), Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Four California spiny lobsters (Panulirus interruptus) shelter beneath a boulder in a kelp forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), resting on flowering heather, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK September

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daisy flowers. Dorset, UK, October 2012

A tiny amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) living on Dead mans fingers soft coral (Alcyonium digitatum) Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Female Downy Emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenia) at rest on flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Higher Hyde Heath, Dorset, UK. April

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) Male at rest on Primrose flower, West Sussex, UK April

Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) expanding wings after emerging, Podere Montecucco. Orvieot, Umbria, Italy August. Sequence 9 of 9

Zebra / Urchin Crab {Zebrida adamsii} pair parasitic on Sea urchin {Toxopneustes pileolus} Wakayama, Japan

Imperial moth (Eacles sp) camouflaged in leaf litter, Mindo Cloud forest. Ecuador

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca) from Sri Lanka

Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

Black Jumping spider {Salticidae}. Tropical rainforest, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) hanging on web with shadow behind, Belgium

Squat lobster (Munidopsis sp) from the mid-Atlantic ridge, deep sea Atlantic ocean

Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp.) brightly coloured copepods. Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Deepsea planktonic stage of crab development, Trondheimsfjord, North Atlantic Ocean

Birch Sawfly (Cimbex femoratus) feeding on a leaf. August, UK

Blue-tailed damselfly {Ischnura elegans} eyes just visible behind reed stem, Cornwall, UK. June

Giant grasshopper, close up

Taratantula Spider, Mashpi, Reserva Mashpi Amagusa, Pichincha, Ecuador

Ringlet butterfly {Aphantopus hyperantus} resting on buttercup, Denmark Farm, Lampeter, Wales, UK. June

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks at high-tide with sea spray, Galapagos Islands, South America

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India
Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp.) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Fishermen catching oysters, Helgoland, Germany, photo or illustration, published 1892
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Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach, portrait, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

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Arthropods: A Fascinating World of Color and Adaptation From the icy depths of Greenland to the vibrant gardens they can be found in every corner of our planet. Take a closer look at these incredible creatures and discover their captivating beauty. In the frigid waters, a massive Greenland shark gracefully glides through the darkness. Attached to its body is a parasitic copepod, Ommatokoita elongata, relying on this majestic predator for survival. Moving from water to land, bee anatomy reveals intricate structures designed for efficiency. Historical artwork showcases the meticulous details that have fascinated scientists and artists alike throughout centuries. Basking under the warm sun, a Red Admiral butterfly rests delicately on a plant. Its wings spread wide open, displaying an exquisite pattern that mesmerizes all who behold it. Another Red Admiral butterfly takes flight with elegance and grace. As its wings flutter effortlessly in mid-air, it becomes one with nature's symphony of colors. The sea green swallowtail butterfly dances among flowers with unmatched gracefulness. Its delicate movements mirror the gentle waves caressing sandy shores. A circle of bees buzzes harmoniously as they work together towards a common goal – building their hive and collecting nectar from blooming flowers. Exploring pond life reveals an enchanting world teeming with diverse arthropods. Mantis shrimp roam coral reefs in Puerto Galera while water fleas swim alongside green algae in garden ponds - showcasing nature's interconnectedness. A hornet mimic hoverfly cleverly disguises itself as one of nature's fiercest predators – evoking both fear and admiration for its remarkable adaptation skills. Amongst them all stands proudly the Peacock butterfly adorned with striking patterns resembling eyespots on its wings. Small tortoiseshell butterflies join this display of natural artistry - reminding us that even small creatures possess immense beauty worth cherishing and can truly extraordinary beings.