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Arthropods Collection (#95)

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

Background imageArthropods Collection: Tailed Emperor (Polyura pyrrhus) adult, resting on flowerhead, Western Australia, Australia

Tailed Emperor (Polyura pyrrhus) adult, resting on flowerhead, Western Australia, Australia, september

Background imageArthropods Collection: Water Measurer (Hydrometra stagnorum) adult, walking across floating waterlily leaf, England

Water Measurer (Hydrometra stagnorum) adult, walking across floating waterlily leaf, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp. ) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U. S

Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp. ) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U. S. A. july
Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp.) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U.S.A. july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Butterfly - Admiral White (Lodoga camilla) Adult emerging

Butterfly - Admiral White (Lodoga camilla) Adult emerging

Background imageArthropods Collection: Spanish Moon Moth (Graellsia isabellae) fully grown larva, feeding on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Spanish Moon Moth (Graellsia isabellae) fully grown larva, feeding on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) winged adults, group emerging from nest in garden, Suffolk

Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) winged adults, group emerging from nest in garden, Suffolk, England, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) subadult, resting on flower, Tanzania

Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) subadult, resting on flower, Tanzania

Background imageArthropods Collection: Water Scorpion (Nepa cinerea) immature, in shallow water, Norfolk, England, july

Water Scorpion (Nepa cinerea) immature, in shallow water, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria) adult, Essex, England

Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria) adult, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum) adult, resting on fallen beech leaf, Powys, Wales

Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum) adult, resting on fallen beech leaf, Powys, Wales, october

Background imageArthropods Collection: Tailless Whip Scorpion (Heterophrynus sp. ) adult, waiting for prey on trunk of spiny tree

Tailless Whip Scorpion (Heterophrynus sp. ) adult, waiting for prey on trunk of spiny tree
Tailless Whip Scorpion (Heterophrynus sp.) adult, waiting for prey on trunk of spiny tree, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageArthropods Collection: Moth - Hawk Bedstraw Larva (Gyles gallii) close-up

Moth - Hawk Bedstraw Larva (Gyles gallii) close-up

Background imageArthropods Collection: Rockpool Springtail (Anurida maritima) group, in shallow pool on rocky shore, Dorest, England

Rockpool Springtail (Anurida maritima) group, in shallow pool on rocky shore, Dorest, England, january

Background imageArthropods Collection: Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera) adult, resting on lava rock, Galapagos Islands

Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera) adult, resting on lava rock, Galapagos Islands

Background imageArthropods Collection: Campion (Hadena rivularis) adult, resting on lichen, Essex, England

Campion (Hadena rivularis) adult, resting on lichen, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Chinese Character Moth (Cilix glaucata) adult, bird-dropping mimic, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Chinese Character Moth (Cilix glaucata) adult, bird-dropping mimic, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Stem Sawfly (Cephidae sp. ) adult, resting on leaf with water droplet, Leicestershire, England, june

Stem Sawfly (Cephidae sp. ) adult, resting on leaf with water droplet, Leicestershire, England, june
Stem Sawfly (Cephidae sp.) adult, resting on leaf with water droplet, Leicestershire, England, june

Background imageArthropods Collection: Moth - Rustic Autumnal (Noctua glareosa) on leaf

Moth - Rustic Autumnal (Noctua glareosa) on leaf

Background imageArthropods Collection: Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley

Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata) adult, resting on decaying leaf, Leicestershire, England

Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata) adult, resting on decaying leaf, Leicestershire, England, august

Background imageArthropods Collection: Moth - Tussock Pale (Dasychira pudibunda) Female on branch

Moth - Tussock Pale (Dasychira pudibunda) Female on branch

Background imageArthropods Collection: Egyptian Grasshopper (Anacridium aegyptium) adult, resting on stem, Algarve, Portugal, october

Egyptian Grasshopper (Anacridium aegyptium) adult, resting on stem, Algarve, Portugal, october

Background imageArthropods Collection: Marbled Beauty (Cryphia domestica) adult, Essex, England

Marbled Beauty (Cryphia domestica) adult, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) caterpillar, feeding on Rosebay Willowherb

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) caterpillar, feeding on Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) leaves, Powys, Wales, august

Background imageArthropods Collection: Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult male, sunning on leaves, Warren Hill, West Sussex, England

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult male, sunning on leaves, Warren Hill, West Sussex, England, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus) Upper wing / Isabela, Galapagos

Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus) Upper wing / Isabela, Galapagos

Background imageArthropods Collection: Green-underside Blue (Glaucopsyche alexis) adult female, resting on grass with early morning dew

Green-underside Blue (Glaucopsyche alexis) adult female, resting on grass with early morning dew, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Background imageArthropods Collection: Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult, feeding on knapweed flower in meadowland, Yorkshire

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult, feeding on knapweed flower in meadowland, Yorkshire, England, summer

Background imageArthropods Collection: Scarce Blackneck Moth (Lygephila craccae) adult male, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont

Scarce Blackneck Moth (Lygephila craccae) adult male, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Gold Spangle (Autographa bractea) larva

Gold Spangle (Autographa bractea) larva

Background imageArthropods Collection: Ruby-tailed Wasp (Chrysis ignita) adult, Leicestershire, England, may

Ruby-tailed Wasp (Chrysis ignita) adult, Leicestershire, England, may

Background imageArthropods Collection: Rosy Footman (Miltochrista miniata) adult female, laying eggs on wooden fence, Cannobina Valley

Rosy Footman (Miltochrista miniata) adult female, laying eggs on wooden fence, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) larva

Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) larva

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe simulata) adult pair, mating, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe simulata) adult pair, mating, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Background imageArthropods Collection: Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon) two adults, underside, resting on seedhead, Kent, England, august

Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon) two adults, underside, resting on seedhead, Kent, England, august

Background imageArthropods Collection: Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) larva

Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) larva

Background imageArthropods Collection: Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) adult, resting on lichen, Norfolk, England, july

Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) adult, resting on lichen, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small Dusty Wave (Idaea seriata) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, august

Small Dusty Wave (Idaea seriata) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, august

Background imageArthropods Collection: Texas Cinnamon Tarantula (Eurypelma chalcodes)

Texas Cinnamon Tarantula (Eurypelma chalcodes)

Background imageArthropods Collection: July Belle (Scotopteryx luridata) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

July Belle (Scotopteryx luridata) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Geranium Argus (Eumedonia eumedon) Male / upper wing

Geranium Argus (Eumedonia eumedon) Male / upper wing

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) adult, resting on water surface, Oxfordshire, England

Common Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) adult, resting on water surface, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Scorpion (Euscorpius sp. ) adult female with young on back, Italy

Scorpion (Euscorpius sp. ) adult female with young on back, Italy
Scorpion (Euscorpius sp.) adult female with young on back, Italy

Background imageArthropods Collection: European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen, Oxfordshire, England

European Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Bullseye Moth (Automeris liberia) adult, resting on wood, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Bullseye Moth (Automeris liberia) adult, resting on wood, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Background imageArthropods Collection: Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Background imageArthropods Collection: Dotted Border Moth (Agriopis marginaria) adult, resting on Oak (Quercus sp)

Dotted Border Moth (Agriopis marginaria) adult, resting on Oak (Quercus sp. ) tree, Powys, Wales, february
Dotted Border Moth (Agriopis marginaria) adult, resting on Oak (Quercus sp.) tree, Powys, Wales, february

Background imageArthropods Collection: Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) eggs

Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) eggs




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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.