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Beetles Collection (#9)

Beetles

Background imageBeetles Collection: Sea horses Kaiba title object series horses series title

Sea horses Kaiba title object series horses series title
Sea horses Kaiba (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), Paper cover with a few dried sea horses and box with two beetles

Background imageBeetles Collection: Flowers Beetles Hans Hoffmann German 1530 1591

Flowers Beetles Hans Hoffmann German 1530 1591
Flowers and Beetles; Hans Hoffmann (German, about 1530 - 1591, 1592); Germany; 1582; Gouache with white chalk over black chalk on vellum; 32.1 × 38.7 cm (12 5, 8 × 15 1, 4 in.)

Background imageBeetles Collection: Close up of a ladybug (coccinellidae) on the head of green wheat with dew drops; Alberta canada

Close up of a ladybug (coccinellidae) on the head of green wheat with dew drops; Alberta canada

Background imageBeetles Collection: A Ladybug Beetle Searches For Prey In A Gladiolus Blossom; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Ladybug Beetle Searches For Prey In A Gladiolus Blossom; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageBeetles Collection: Ladybug On Wheat

Ladybug On Wheat

Background imageBeetles Collection: Ladybug Illustration

Ladybug Illustration

Background imageBeetles Collection: Pendant Shaped like a Beetle with a Couple and a Young Man Playing an Instrument, 1619

Pendant Shaped like a Beetle with a Couple and a Young Man Playing an Instrument, 1619

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11980823

Picture No. 11980823
Blue Weevil, beetle, Las Tangaras Bird Reserve, Choco, Colombia Blue Weevil, beetle, Las Tngaras Bird Reserve, Choc, Colombia Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Insectes - Insects

Insectes - Insects
Variety of insects. Date: 1930

Background imageBeetles Collection: Ancient Egyptian pectoral from Tutankhamuns tomb

Ancient Egyptian pectoral from Tutankhamuns tomb
A pectoral from the tomb of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC). It is composed of a winged scarab, flanked by the goddesses Nephtys (left) and Isis (right) kneeling. Date: circa 1925

Background imageBeetles Collection: Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Background imageBeetles Collection: Water shrew, adult, on alert while devouring a

Water shrew, adult, on alert while devouring a water beetle (a predatious diving beetle pictured(Dytiscidae spp.) (Neomys fodiens )

Background imageBeetles Collection: Rhinoceros Beetle - on tree-bark - hornless female

Rhinoceros Beetle - on tree-bark - hornless female is on the left, male is on the right (Xylotrupes pubescens ). Bohol, Philippines. February

Background imageBeetles Collection: Artwork of dung beetle on top of a dung ball

Artwork of dung beetle on top of a dung ball

Background imageBeetles Collection: Lady Beetle, life cycle

Lady Beetle, life cycle

Background imageBeetles Collection: AE-5972-10713

AE-5972-10713
Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens) pair copulating, feeding on aphid ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageBeetles Collection: AE-5972-9622

AE-5972-9622
True weevil (Curculionidae) isolated on a white background ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

Background imageBeetles Collection: Ladybird (Coccinellidae) with aphids (Aphidoidea), macro

Ladybird (Coccinellidae) with aphids (Aphidoidea), macro

Background imageBeetles Collection: Beetle larva before pupation, Asian Ladybug (Harmonia axyridis), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Beetle larva before pupation, Asian Ladybug (Harmonia axyridis), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11092011

Picture No. 11092011
Red Lily Beetle at end of lily leaf May Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 10855607

Picture No. 10855607
Museum / Varied Carpet BEETLE - Էoolly bearՠlarvae crawling over carpet. (Anthrenus verbasci) Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: 7-spot ladybird - feeding on aphids - UK also know as Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird - feeding on aphids - UK also know as Coccinella septempunctata
SPH-767 7-spot ladybird - feeding on aphids / greenfly UK Coccinella 7-punctata also know as Coccinella septempunctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBeetles Collection: Trilobite Beetle - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia

Trilobite Beetle - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia
MAR-1650 Trilobite Beetle Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia Duliticola sp. - Lycidae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBeetles Collection: Cardinal Beetle - serrated antennae - UK

Cardinal Beetle - serrated antennae - UK
SPH-1097 Cardinal Beetle - serrated antennae UK Pyrochroa serraticornis Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBeetles Collection: Cane Beetle - Sugar Cane pest ('Ptilotus (Waterhouse)

Cane Beetle - Sugar Cane pest ('Ptilotus (Waterhouse)
HB-3140 CANE BEETLE - sugar cane pest Ptilorus dermolepida albohirtum Hans & Judy Beste contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBeetles Collection: Arabian Desert Beetle species - Jebel Hafeet - Al Ain - Abu Dhabi UAE

Arabian Desert Beetle species - Jebel Hafeet - Al Ain - Abu Dhabi UAE
DOW-456 Arabian Desert Beetle species Jebel Hafeet - Al Ain - Abu Dhabi UAE Trachyderma hispida Steve Downer contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBeetles Collection: Goliath Beetle

Goliath Beetle
A west African Goliath beetle. Date: 1901

Background imageBeetles Collection: Beetles - Assorted

Beetles - Assorted
Various species of RHYNCHOTA Date: 1909-1910

Background imageBeetles Collection: Various Insects C1880

Various Insects C1880
Beetles and flying insects. Date: circa 1880

Background imageBeetles Collection: Tobacco / Cigarette Beetle larvae and pupae in infested red chilli powder

Tobacco / Cigarette Beetle larvae and pupae in infested red chilli powder
ASW-4837 Tobacco / Cigarette Beetle larvae and pupae in infested red chilli powder. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Background imageBeetles Collection: Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day - sand dunes of Karakum desert

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day - sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan
ANZ-1431 Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April Sympiezocnemis gigantea Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that

Background imageBeetles Collection: Tenebrionid Beetle - fog basking - using its body to drink water droplets - Namib Desert - Namibia

Tenebrionid Beetle - fog basking - using its body to drink water droplets - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-676 Tenebrionid Beetle - fog basking - using its body to drink water droplets Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis caudalis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageBeetles Collection: Wasp Mimic Beetle UK

Wasp Mimic Beetle UK
SPH-614 Wasp Mimic Beetle UK Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBeetles Collection: Harlequin Ladybird - Feeding on Aphids Out-competes native British ladybirds for food Location

Harlequin Ladybird - Feeding on Aphids Out-competes native British ladybirds for food Location: Laboratory culture, UK
SPH-3289 Harlequin Ladybird - Feeding on Aphids Location: Laboratory culture, UK Harmonia axyridis Out-competes native British ladybirds for food Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageBeetles Collection: Harlequin Ladybird - range of colour morphs

Harlequin Ladybird - range of colour morphs
SPH-3238 Harlequin LADYBIRD - Range of colour morphs Harmonia axyridis The Harlequin is a voracious predator and easily out competes our native ladybirds for food

Background imageBeetles Collection: Ladybird - feeding on Aphids

Ladybird - feeding on Aphids
PPG-1680 Ladybird - feeding on Aphids Europe Coccinella septempunctata Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBeetles Collection: Stag beetle - Head and horns Europe

Stag beetle - Head and horns Europe
PPG-1486 Stag beetle - Head and horns Europe Lucanus cervus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBeetles Collection: Two insects and a frog on a Christmas card

Two insects and a frog on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageBeetles Collection: Click Beetle (Elateridae), close up, view from above

Click Beetle (Elateridae), close up, view from above

Background imageBeetles Collection: Underside of shiny green chafer beetle (Neptunides polychromus) showing legs attached to the thorax

Underside of shiny green chafer beetle (Neptunides polychromus) showing legs attached to the thorax and the flat scoop shaped horn over its head

Background imageBeetles Collection: Seven-Spotted Ladybird (Coccinella Septempunctata) perched on flower bud, side view, close up

Seven-Spotted Ladybird (Coccinella Septempunctata) perched on flower bud, side view, close up

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 12010244

Picture No. 12010244
Sexton Beetle - With Mites - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11993265

Picture No. 11993265
Rhinoceros Beetle - Cumbria - UK Rhinoceros Beetle - Cumbria - UK Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11981025

Picture No. 11981025
Weevil, beetle, black and white, Las Tangaras Bird Reserve, Choco, Colombia Weevil, beetle, black and white, Las Tngaras Bird Reserve, Choc, Colombia Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11980903

Picture No. 11980903
Tortoise beetle, Chrysomelidae, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Canon del Rio Claro, Antioquia, Colombia Tortoise beetle, Chrysomelidae, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Can del Ru Claro

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11980901

Picture No. 11980901
Blue Weevil, beetle, Las Tangaras Bird Reserve, Choco, Colombia Blue Weevil, beetle, Las Tngaras Bird Reserve, Choc, Colombia Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Picture No. 11980859

Picture No. 11980859
Weevil, beetle, mating, Las Tangaras Bird Reserve, Choco, Colombia Weevil, beetle, mating, Las Tngaras Bird Reserve, Choc, Colombia Date:

Background imageBeetles Collection: Mr Beetle Party Game

Mr Beetle Party Game containing 25 UPL (Universal Publications Ltd) beetle cards. circa 1930s




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Beetles: Nature's Tiny Wonders From the vast plains of Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa to the charming meadows of British countryside they can be found in every corner of our world. These fascinating creatures come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own unique story to tell. In the heart of Africa, two dung beetles tirelessly roll a dung ball across the scorching savannah. Their determination and teamwork are a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Meanwhile, a Harlequin Ladybird shares a leaf with its 7-spot cousin, showcasing the vibrant diversity within this beetle family. Across Britain's landscapes, an array of British Beetles flaunt their intricate patterns and colors. A magnificent 7-Spot Ladybird spreads its wings on a delicate flower while another finds solace amidst Marsh Marigolds. Keatings Powder advertisement reminds us that even these tiny creatures have made their mark in human culture. Artistic renditions capture Europe's largest beetle - the majestic Stag Beetle - as it stands proud against old-world charm. In contrast, Hercules Beetle displays its sheer strength and power through captivating visuals. Nature never ceases to amaze; male Stag Beetles engage in fierce battles for dominance while Fiddle Beetles gracefully dance among Borneo's lush rainforests. The Longhorn Beetle adorns Upper Bavaria with elegance as it showcases its elongated antennae against picturesque European scenery. Whether they crawl or fly, beetles captivate our imagination with their beauty and resilience. They remind us that even the smallest creatures play vital roles in our ecosystems – pollinating flowers or breaking down organic matter. So next time you encounter one of these incredible insects, take a moment to appreciate nature's tiny wonders – for within them lies an entire world waiting to be explored.