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Arthropods Collection (#96)

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: 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

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small Eggar (Eriogaster lanestris) caterpillars, in woven silk tent, Dorset, England, may

Small Eggar (Eriogaster lanestris) caterpillars, in woven silk tent, Dorset, England, may

Background imageArthropods Collection: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) and Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) adults

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) and Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) adults, feeding on Michaelmas Daisy (Aster novae-angliae) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, september

Background imageArthropods Collection: Poplar Admiral (Limenitis populi) Male / France

Poplar Admiral (Limenitis populi) Male / France

Background imageArthropods Collection: Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) pupa

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) pupa

Background imageArthropods Collection: Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) adult, resting on flowers

Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) adult, resting on flowers

Background imageArthropods Collection: Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita) adult, resting on moss, Essex, England

Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita) adult, resting on moss, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common Grass-blue (Zizina labradus) adult, resting on flowerhead, Northern Australia, september

Common Grass-blue (Zizina labradus) adult, resting on flowerhead, Northern Australia, september

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pink-barred Sallow Moth (Xanthia togata) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Pink-barred Sallow Moth (Xanthia togata) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammostola rosea) adult, close-up of fang, Chile

Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammostola rosea) adult, close-up of fang, Chile

Background imageArthropods Collection: Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) adult workers, large and small headed types, collecting seeds

Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) adult workers, large and small headed types, collecting seeds, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Background imageArthropods Collection: Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, camouflaged on stone, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, camouflaged on stone, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Background imageArthropods Collection: Moth - Leaf Mines Close-up / damaged Lilac leaves

Moth - Leaf Mines Close-up / damaged Lilac leaves

Background imageArthropods Collection: European Hornet (Vespa crabro) adults, at entrance of nest under house eaves, Oxfordshire

European Hornet (Vespa crabro) adults, at entrance of nest under house eaves, Oxfordshire, England, september

Background imageArthropods Collection: Burnished Brass Moth (Diachrysia chrysitis) adult, resting on poppy seedpod in wasteground

Burnished Brass Moth (Diachrysia chrysitis) adult, resting on poppy seedpod in wasteground, Leicestershire, England, june

Background imageArthropods Collection: Blood-vein (Timandra comae) adult, Essex, England

Blood-vein (Timandra comae) adult, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Peruvian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria reidyi) adult female, in warning posture towards photographer

Peruvian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria reidyi) adult female, in warning posture towards photographer, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) metamorphosis sequence of larva changing into pupa

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) metamorphosis sequence of larva changing into pupa, august (composite image)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) - larva and pupa

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) - larva and pupa

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pine Beauty Moth (Panolis flammea) adult, camouflaged on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) buds

Pine Beauty Moth (Panolis flammea) adult, camouflaged on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) buds, Leicestershire, England, may

Background imageArthropods Collection: Australian Hornet (Abispa ephippium) adult, resting on dead wood, Northern Territory, Australia

Australian Hornet (Abispa ephippium) adult, resting on dead wood, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Background imageArthropods Collection: Clouded Buff (Diacrisia sannio) adult male, resting on stems, Powys, Wales, june

Clouded Buff (Diacrisia sannio) adult male, resting on stems, Powys, Wales, june

Background imageArthropods Collection: Apollo Butterfly (Parnassius apollo) adult, Ligurian Alps, Liguria, Italy, july

Apollo Butterfly (Parnassius apollo) adult, Ligurian Alps, Liguria, Italy, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Termite (Isoptera sp. ) tunnels made of sand, on Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea) trunk, Kruger N. P

Termite (Isoptera sp. ) tunnels made of sand, on Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea) trunk, Kruger N. P
Termite (Isoptera sp.) tunnels made of sand, on Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea) trunk, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Background imageArthropods Collection: Eastern Orange-tip (Anthocharis damone) adult female, roosting on grass with morning dew

Eastern Orange-tip (Anthocharis damone) adult female, roosting on grass with morning dew, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common Marbled Carpet (Chloroclysta truncata) adult, camouflaged on lichen, Essex, England

Common Marbled Carpet (Chloroclysta truncata) adult, camouflaged on lichen, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pyrgomorph Grasshopper (Omura sp. ) adult, resting on underside of leaf, Yasuni N. P

Pyrgomorph Grasshopper (Omura sp. ) adult, resting on underside of leaf, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Pyrgomorph Grasshopper (Omura sp.) adult, resting on underside of leaf, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pine Hawkmoth (Hyloicus pinastri) fully grown larva, feeding on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Pine Hawkmoth (Hyloicus pinastri) fully grown larva, feeding on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Grey Pine Carpet (Thera obeliscata) adult, Essex, England

Grey Pine Carpet (Thera obeliscata) adult, Essex, England

Background imageArthropods Collection: Dotted Carpet (Alcis jubata) adult, resting on lichen, Powys, Wales, july

Dotted Carpet (Alcis jubata) adult, resting on lichen, Powys, Wales, july

Background imageArthropods Collection: Moth - Brown-tail Larva (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) On plant

Moth - Brown-tail Larva (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) On plant

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common Silk Moth (Bombyx mori) Larva

Common Silk Moth (Bombyx mori) Larva

Background imageArthropods Collection: Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp)

Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp. ) larval foodplant, from breeding stock
Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp.) larval foodplant, from breeding stock

Background imageArthropods Collection: Light Knot Grass Moth (Acronicta menyanthidis) adult

Light Knot Grass Moth (Acronicta menyanthidis) adult




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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.