Exuvia Collection

A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly rests on a reed above its empty larval shell
3260712 A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly rests on a reed above its empty larval shell, or exuvia, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly dries its wings while resting on a reed above its
3260714 A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly dries its wings while resting on a reed above its empty larval shell, or exuvia, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Southern Hawker or Blue Darner (Aeshna cyanea), dragonfly hatching from the larvae skin or exuvia, stretching body and wings, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Exuvia, remaining larval skin, cast skin of a dragonfly, old skin after moulting

Large Emperor Dragonfly -Anax imperator-, freshly hatched, still drying and not fully coloured, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

A stick insect -Phasmida- sloughing its skin, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Katydid, bush-cricket -Tettigoniidae- sloughing its skin, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Old World Swallowtail -Papilio machaon- emerges from its exuvia, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Newly hatched Spotted Darter -Sympetrum depessiusculum-, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Emperor Dragonfly -Anax imperator-, empty larvae skin or exuvia, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Exuvie of a Heliconius species, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios region, Peru

Southern Hawker Dragonfly, Aeshna cyanea, newly emerged from its exuvia on the leaf of a water soldier in a garden pond

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) empty larval exuvia, on Common Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris), Oxfordshire, England, June

Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) exuvium, shedded nymphal skin, Italian Alps, Italy, july

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) exuvia, shedded nymphal skin, Norfolk, England, July

Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) adult, emerging from larval skin, expanding wings, Oxfordshire, England, May

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

Cicada (Cicada orni) exuvium, empty nymphal skin, Italy, july

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult, emerging from exuvia, on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) leaf at edge of garden pond, Bentley, Suffolk, England, june

Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) adult female, newly emerged from exuvia, resting on grass at edge of garden pond, Bentley, Suffolk, England, may

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) teneral adult, emerged five hours ago, near exuvia on leaf, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, september

Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) adult, emerging from exuvia, Leicestershire, England, april

Dragonfly metamorphosis. Adult dragonfly on a plant stems after emerging from the nypmh stage. The discarded exoskeleton is beneath it

Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) emerging from its exuvia. The abdomen is hanging down as it has still not been pumped to its full length. The process of emergence takes several hours

Newly-emerged dragonflies. Adult dragonflies (order Odonata) on plant stems after emerging from the nypmh stage. Their discarded nymphal cases (exuviae) can be seen below and between them

Discarded dragonfly nymph cases. Mass of dragonfly (order Odonata) nymph cases (exuviae) left behind on plant stems after the nymphs emerged into adult dragonflies

Dragonfly (Aeshna Cyanea) emerged from exuvia
A close-up view of a Dragonfly (Aeshna Cyanea, Southern Hawker) which has just emerged from its exoskeleton or exuvia

Sombre gold-ringed dragonfly - emerging from nymphal case. N. Greece
ROG-12516 Sombre gold-ringed dragonfly - emerging from nymphal case. N. Greece Cordulegaster bidentata Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Nature's Metamorphosis: The Beauty of Exuvia" A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly rests on a reed above its empty larval shell, showcasing the marvels of nature's transformation. Witness the delicate process as a newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly dries its wings while resting on a reed above its exuvia, ready to take flight into the world. Behold the Southern Hawker or Blue Darner dragonfly hatching from its larvae skin or exuvia, stretching its body and wings in Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. Nature's artistry unfolds as a Blue-tailed Damselfly emerges from its exuvia in Groningen, The Netherlands - a symbol of rebirth and growth. Marvel at the Southern Hawker or Blue Darner dragonfly hatching from its larvae skin or exuvia in Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany - an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's wonders. Watch closely as the Southern Hawker or Blue Darner dragonfly begins to emerge from its exuvia with folded wings in Allgaeu, Bavaria - a moment filled with anticipation and grace. Capture the beauty of transformation as the Southern Hawker or Blue Darner dragonfly hangs down limp with curved body and wings after hatching from its exuvia in Allgaeu, Bavaria - an exquisite display of vulnerability before taking flight. Discover the remnants of nature's cycle through stunning images - remaining larval skins cast off by dragonflies during their molting process; witness their journey towards adulthood. Experience wonder firsthand with a freshly hatched Large Emperor Dragonfly still drying and not fully colored yet in Bavaria, Germany - an enchanting sight that highlights life's continuous evolution.