Arthropods Collection (#98)

Great Peacock (Saturnia pyri) adult male, resting on rock, Lesvos, Greece, april

Wall Brown (Lasiommata megera) adult, resting on tree trunk, England, april

Flounced Chestnut (Agrochola helvola) adult, resting on fern fronds, Powys, Wales, october

Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) egg batch, laid on buttercup stalk in meadow, Powys, Wales, july

Wood Ant (Formica sp. ) adult workers, fighting, with severed head still grasping with mandibles, near Minerve
Wood Ant (Formica sp.) adult workers, fighting, with severed head still grasping with mandibles, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Robin Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) Close up with wings spread

Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult, resting on Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) leaves, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Butterfly Lime Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus) - Asia

Flambeau Butterfly (Dryas iulia) Upper wing / Florida, USA

Mint Moth (Pyrausta aurata) adult, resting on potentilla flower, Leicestershire, England, august

Red-Green Carpet Moth (Cloeoclysta siterata) On leaf - wings open - Mistley

Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus) adult, resting on Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) stem, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Madagascar Giant Swallowtail (Atrophaneura antenor) adult, feeding at flowers, Ifaty, Western Madagascar, august

Poplar Hawkmoth (Laothoe populi) adult, close-up of head, Essex, England, july

Common Lutestring (Ochropacha duplaris) adult, resting on bark, Powys, Wales, june

Bark Mantis (Liturgusa sp. ) subadult, camouflaged on tree trunk, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios
Bark Mantis (Liturgusa sp.) subadult, camouflaged on tree trunk, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Bordered Sallow (Pyrrhia umbra) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Plain Golden Y (Autographa jota) adult, resting on bark, Powys, Wales, july

Mediterranean Slant-faced Grasshopper (Acrida ungarica mediterranea) adult, resting on plant in steppe habitat, Italy, august

Gold Spangle (Autographa bractea) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) caterpillars, group on twig, Italy, august

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) adult male, basking on stem, Powys, Wales, june

Barred Rivulet (Perizoma bifaciata) adult, Essex, England

Mayfly (Epeorus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy
Mayfly (Epeorus sp.) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Northern Wall Brown (Lasiommata petropolitana) Female / upper wing

Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp. ) adult, moulting skin, hanging from leaf at night, Los Amigos Biological Station
Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp.) adult, moulting skin, hanging from leaf at night, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) adult, resting on flower, Hadleigh Country Park, Essex, England, july

Green Mountain Grasshopper (Miramella alpina) adult pair, mating, Val Sessera, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy, august

Orange-tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) adult male, resting on Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowers in garden, England, april

Field Wolfspider (Pardosa agrestis) adult, resting in long grass, waiting to ambush prey, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Piedmont Ringlet (Erebia meolans) Male / upper wing

Wide-armed Mantis (Cilnia humeralis) adult, resting on leaf (captive)

Red-green Carpet Moth (Chloroclysta siterata) adult, resting on autumn leaf, Powys, Wales, october

Moss Katydid (Campionica montana) adult, close-up of head, Manu Road, Departemento Cusco, Andes, Peru

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) newborn nymph, mimicking dangerous Assassin Bug (Reduviidae sp. ) nymph
Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) newborn nymph, mimicking dangerous Assassin Bug (Reduviidae sp.) nymph

Gold Spot (Plusia festucae) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Mottled Rustic (Caradrina morpheus) adult, Essex, England

Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana
Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp.) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult, resting on grass stem, Warwickshire, England, may

Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata) adult, resting on tree trunk, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Hawkmoth (Adhemarius gannascus) adult, resting on wall, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Painted Grasshopper (Poekilocerus pictus) adult, standing on ground, Keoladeo Ghana N. P
Painted Grasshopper (Poekilocerus pictus) adult, standing on ground, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India, november

Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, Essex, England

Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) two adults, resting on European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) berries, Leicestershire, England, april

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) adult pair, mating, Norfolk, England, july

Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp. ) adult female, close-up of head, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia
Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp.) adult female, close-up of head, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Variegated Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon variegatus) adult female, close-up of palps with raptorial spurs, Central Africa

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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.