Hatching Collection (#13)

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

Blowfly pupa hatching, SEM
Blowfly pupa hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly adult emerging from its pupa

Honey bee hatching, SEM
Honey bee hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a European honey bee (Apis mellifica) emerging from its wax cell. One of its large compound eyes is at centre right

Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis
Image 1 of 7. Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis. Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) larva resting on a plant stalk about to begin its metamorphosis into the adult (imago) stage

Granary weevil, SEM
Granary weevil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an adult granary weevil (Sitophilus granarius) emerging from a grain of wheat

Adult fruit fly hatching, SEM
Fruit fly hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an imago (adult) of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster (wild type, Oregon R), at eclosion (hatching)

Sombre goldenring dragonfly metamorphosis. This dragonfly (Cordulegaster bidentata) is emerging from the larva. Its wings are fully extended and it is ready to fly

Common darter dragonfly metamorphosis
Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) undergoing metamorphosis. Image 8 of 9. This is one hundred and sixty-five minutes after the thorax starts to split open, the wings have emerged

LM of hatching blastocyst in IVF
Light micrograph showing a hatching blastocyst, a six days-old human embryo. The blastocyst (left) at six days post-fertilisation is a hollow ball of cells with a fluid centre

LM of blastocyst (six day embryo) after hatching

Coloured SEM of a hatching blastocyst 5 days old
Hatching blastocyst embryo. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human embryo at the blastocyst stage, five days after fertilisation

Cabbage white caterpillar hatching, SEM
Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) larva (caterpillar) hatching, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The eggs are laid in batches of up to 150 on the underside of brassica plant

Crocodile hatches from its egg
Israel, Aravah, Crocodile and alligator breeding farm Crocodile hatches from its egg in the hands of a handler

Hatching Gecko
Gecko hatches from its egg

Caterpillar, SEM
Caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a caterpillar emerging from an egg (yellow). Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

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

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) newly hatched chick and hatching eggs in nest, U. S. A
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) newly hatched chick and hatching eggs in nest, U.S.A

Silk Processing
Silk-workers examine and prepare the silkworms Eggs in order to put them into Bags or Boxes for hatching

Chick hatching from an egg with a letter in its beak
A yellow chick hatches from an egg with a letter in its beak, to say Happy Easter

Two babies and a chick hatching out of Easter eggs
Two babies and a chick hatching out of large decorated Easter eggs -- the babies kiss !

Olive Ridley Turtle - hatchlings - Orissa Coast - India
JVG-2814 Olive Ridley Turtle - hatchlings Orissa Coast - India. Lepidochelys olivacea Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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AUS-281 Magnificent spider - minute but mature male leaving egg sac, New South Wales, Australia Ordgarius magnificus Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Olive Ridley Turtle hatchlings - First two hatchlings emerge at night from a turtle nest buried in the beach sand
JVG-3459 Olive Ridley Turtle hatchlings - First two hatchlings emerge at night from a turtle nest buried in the beach sand Rushikulya beach, Orissa

Hatching Harlequin Ladybird larvae - UK
DOW-212 Hatching Harlequin Ladybird larvae UK Harmonia axyridis Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Newly emerged Small Tortoishell Butterfly on pupal case. UK
DOW-235 Newly emerged Small Tortoishell Butterfly on pupal case. UK Aglais urticae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Adult Harlequin Ladybird with newly hatched larvae and eggs. UK
DOW-215 Adult Harlequin Ladybird with newly hatched larvae and eggs. UK Harmonia axyridis Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Newly emerged Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly on pupal case. UK
DOW-234 Newly emerged Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly on pupal case. UK Aglais urticae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Estuarine/Saltwater Crocodile - baby breaking out of egg, hatchling at nest. Northern Territory, Australia FWO00236
AUS-1794 Estuarine / Saltwater Crocodile - baby breaking out of egg, hatchling at nest. Northern Territory, Australia Crocodylus porosus Frank Woerle / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Loggerhead turtle hatchlings, Caretta caretta, Center for sea turtle protection, TAMAR project, Arembepe, Bahia
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Green sea turtles hatching (Chelonia mydas). Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

A Herring Gull chick pecking its way out of the egg using its egg tooth on the end of its beak
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Mosquito larvae
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Curious children and parents observe olive ridley turtle hatchlings, Lepidochelys olivacea
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Clutch of olive ridley turtle hatchlings, Lepidochelys olivacea, ready to be released into the ocean, Costa do Sauipe
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Loggerhead turtle hatchlings (Caretta caretta), Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil (South Atlantic) (RR)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Young volunteer displays bin with loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchlings prior to release into the ocean
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Bin with loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchlings is displayed prior to release into the ocean
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Green sea turtles hatching (Chelonia mydas). Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Nile Crocodile - Female at nest collecting young in mouth
WAT-1718 Nile Crocodile - Female at nest collecting young in mouth Crocodylus niloticus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cased Clothes Moth SPH 2579 Larva Tinea pellionella © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2579 Cased CLOTHES MOTH - Larvae / caterpillar Tinea pellionella Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black & White Illustration: Non-biting Midge- stages in life cycle, from Furneaux 1911
PM-9715 Black & White Illustration: Non-biting Midge - stages in life cycle, from Furneaux 1911 insect development Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Spectacle Moth, Magnification x 200 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-113 Spectacle Moth - caterpillars hatching Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) Abrostola tripartita Magnification x 200 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Coloured by hand to enhance natural features

Large Thick-knee Curlew - chick & egg hatching Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam, India
JVG-1728 Large Thick-knee Curlew - chick & egg hatching Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam, India Esacus magnirostris Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

7 Spot Ladybird JLMO 1437 Emerging from pupa Coccinella septempunctata © John Mason / ARDEA LONDON
JLMO-1437 7-Spot Ladybird - emerging from pupae Coccinella septempunctata John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mallard Duck - duckling hatching. Sequence 3 of 4
JD-15749 DUCK - Mallard duckling hatching Sequence 3 of 4 John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mallard Duck - duckling hatching. Sequence 2 of 4
JD-15747 DUCK - Mallard duckling hatching Sequence 2 of 4 John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mallard Duck - duckling hatching. Sequence 1 of 4
JD-13381 Mallard Duck - duckling hatching. Sequence 1 of 4 John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Hatching: The Miracle of New Beginnings" Witness the awe-inspiring moment as an Emperor Penguin, with unwavering dedication, gazes down at his precious egg. In this captivating image by Francesco Accolti, we catch a glimpse of the first crack in the shell—a sign that new life is about to emerge. But hatching isn't limited to penguins alone. Explore the microscopic world through C. Elegans worms captured under a light micrograph, showcasing their delicate journey into existence. Or marvel at Phalacrocorax aristotelis, the European shag, as it breaks free from its confinement and takes its first breaths. Travel back in time with an illustration depicting a dinosaur hatching from its egg—an ancient spectacle frozen in time yet brimming with wonder. And don't forget our reptilian friends; witness a Cayman Crocodile emerging into the world or observe bagworm larvae constructing intricate cases made of plant fragments. Hatching extends beyond creatures on land; dive into the depths of oceans where Green Turtles and Olive Ridley Turtles hatch and embark on their perilous journey towards water—their instinct guiding them towards survival. Even closer to home lies an advertisement for a poultry farm in Mickleover, Derby—reminding us that hatching plays an essential role not only in nature but also within our agricultural practices. Finally, let's not overlook Ball Pythons native to Africa—captivating us as they break free from their eggs under human care—a testament to both natural beauty and mankind's commitment to conservation efforts. In every instance captured here—from icy Antarctica to vibrant India—we are reminded that hatching symbolizes hope, resilience, and endless possibilities. It serves as a reminder that life constantly renews itself—a cycle filled with anticipation and promise for what lies ahead.