Arthropods Collection (#87)

Beautiful Carpet (Mesoleuca albicillata) caterpillar, clamped onto leaf, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, group at nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Nettle Weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus) adult pair, mating, on underside of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Dark Wolfspider (Lycosa godeffroyi) adult, walking amongst leaf litter, Western Australia, Australia

White Epicoma Moth (Epicoma argentata) adult male, roosting on eucalyptus stick, Western Australia, Australia

Upland Heath Grasshopper (Rhitzala modesta) adult, resting on twig, Western Australia, Australia

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) worker, leaving nest to go foraging, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Death-watch Beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum) adult, in galleries of infested timber, Oxfordshire, England

Lackey Moth (Malacosoma neustria) caterpillars, on silken tent covering cone, Vercors, Rhone-Alpes, France, may

Grass Bug (Notostira elongata) adult, cleaning antennae with front legs, clinging to grass, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Australian Crimson Footman (Utethesia lotrix) adult, resting on leaf litter, Western Australia, Australia

Furrow Orb-weaver Spider (Larinioides cornutus) adult, hanging in web, Dungeness RSPB Reserve, Kent, England, may

Chequered Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus) adult, underside, resting on flowerbud, Western Australia, Australia

Tachinid Fly (Tachina fera) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Mirid Bug (Miris striatus) adult, on leaf in undergrowth, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Alderfly (Sialis lutaria) adult, resting on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Slender Groundhopper (Tetrix subulata) adult, resting on stem, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) adult male, feeding on chironomid midge, having first detached antennae, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, august

Chequered Hoverfly (Melanostoma scalare) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Heath Assassin Bug (Coranus subapterus) adult, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, august

Pale Tiger Moth (Halysidota tessellaris) caterpillar, on log, U. S. A
Pale Tiger Moth (Halysidota tessellaris) caterpillar, on log, U.S.A

Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) adults, exposed on rocky shore at low tide, Swanage, Dorset, England, april

Mirid Bug (Grypocoris stysi) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva) adult, resting on ivy leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, april

Hazel Leaf-roller Weevil (Apoderus coryli) adult, clinging to underside of leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) guard worker, guarding nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Bishops Mitre Bug (Aelia acuminata) adult, clambering over leaf litter, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Looper Moth (Anisozyga aphrias) adult, resting on log, Western Australia, Australia

Net-winged Beetle (Platycis minutus) adult, covered in parasitic mites, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

Walnut Orb-weaver Spider (Nuctenea umbratica) adult female, resting in birdwatching hide, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Australian Cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae) adult, cleaning front legs, basking on bark in early morning sunshine, Western Australia, Australia

Meadow Plant Bug (Leptopterna dolabrata) adult female, clambering over Quaking Grass (Briza media) flowers, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, june

Woodland Grasshopper (Omocestus rufipes) adult, resting on heather, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, july

Harvestman (Odiellus spinosus) adult, resting under leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, august

Green Leafhopper (Cicadella viridis) adult, resting on stem, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Sirex Woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) adult male, resting on leaf, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa pallens) adult, resting on heather, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, july

False Garden Mantis (Pseudomantis albofimbriata) adult female, standing on stick, Western Australia, Australia

Garden Mantis (Orthodera ministralis) adult, standing on leaves in bush, Western Australia, Australia

European Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) nymph, silhouetted against misty dawn sun, Northern Spain, september

Large Spurwing Mayfly (Centroptilum pennulatum) adult male spinner, resting on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, Kent, England, may

Banded Mosquito (Culiseta annulata) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Garden Orb-weaving Spider (Eriophora biapicata) adult female, weaving web around twigs, Western Australia, Australia

Mountain Huntsman Spider (Isopeda montana) adult, close-up of face, Western Australia, Australia

Mountain Huntsman Spider (Isopeda montana) young instar, walking amongst leaf litter on ground, Western Australia, Australia

Army Ant (Eciton burchellii) adult workers, group preying on Tailless Whip Scorpion (Amblypygi sp. )
Army Ant (Eciton burchellii) adult workers, group preying on Tailless Whip Scorpion (Amblypygi sp.), Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Bumblebee (Apidae sp. ) adult, close-up of full pollen sac, hind legs used to comb pollen into pollen sacs after
Bumblebee (Apidae sp.) adult, close-up of full pollen sac, hind legs used to comb pollen into pollen sacs after visiting flowers, Leicestershire, England, april

Barnacle (Chthamalus stellatus) Old & young on serpentine rock / Kynance Cove

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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.