Hexapod Collection (page 7)

Yellow-tail moth (Euproctis similis) on a leaf, Montiaghs Moss National Nature Reserve, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. July

Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, pupa, chrysalis and emerging adult

Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) resting on leaf. Captive

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Botany Bay diamond weevil (Chrysolopus spectabilis) close up, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

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Praying Mantis - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern, large butterfly endemic to wet tropics in far north Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

African golden emperor moth (Gonimbrasia krucki), close up of male head, Kenya, Africa Controlled conditions

White-ringed atlas moth (Epiphora mythimnia) portrait, Kenya, Africa

Taiwanese squeaking silkmoth (Rhodinia verecunda) controlled conditions

Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Spider wasp (Pompilidae) with spider prey, Buxa Tiger Reserve, India

Sallow kitten moth (Furcula furcula), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacke image

Lantern bug (Pyrops whiteheadi), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis. Hill Country, Texas, USA

Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Hill Country, Texas, USA

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata), two resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) female laying eggs on branch. Parainen, Finland. July

RF - Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) nectaring on Verbena (Verbena sp). Cornwall, England, UK. September. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis), Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol, UK

Apple hawk-moth (Langia zenzeroides formosana) Nzaus Mamei Jianshih Village, Hsssinchu County, Taiwan, Controlled conditions

Spoonwing / Thread-winged antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) on flower, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. June

Cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) on lichen encrusted twig. France. May

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Portrait of a Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa) Yorkshire, August. Focus stacked image

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus), adult male on oak tree, Italy

Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly pair, in flight and nectaring on Thistle. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. June

RF - Male Comet Moth (Argema mittrei). Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) resting among foliage, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. June

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on flower head, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Male common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) basking wings open on grass, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. June

Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto), Mariposario del Drago, Icod de Los Vinos, Tenerife, August

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) feeding on knapweed Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, England, UK. June

Inser Weiher in autumn, a pond with red coloured water, caused by dissolved tannins. Berner Seeland, Berne, Switzerland, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Army ant (Eciton burchellii) carrying prey, Copalinga Reserve, Ecuador

Saturniid moth larva (Aurivillius triramis) close up of body segments, Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Godmans silkmoth (Antheraea godmani) close up of eye spot on wing, Chiriqui Province, Panama

Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia) on daisy flower, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) queen about to land at her nest burrow in a garden lawn with loaded pollen sacs to provision grubs that will become future workers for her colony, Wiltshire

Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) just emerged from hibernation, sunning on a Honeysuckle leaf with buildings in the background, Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on a Crab apple (Malus sylvestnis) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male on Greater stitchwort flower in English woodland, Hertfordshire, England, UK, April

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) portrait, early morning light, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. June 2018

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) flying to feed on Fleabane in garden. Norfolk, England, UK

Termite Mounds on the Nifold Plain Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. June 2012

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hexapods: From Ornithoptera alexandrae to Xanthopan morganii praedicta" The stunning beauty of Ornithoptera alexandrae, commonly known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, leaves us in awe with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Acherontia atropos, also known as the death's-head hawk-moth, captivates our attention with its skull-like markings and mysterious allure. Delving into the world of entomology specimens reveals a treasure trove of fascinating hexapods that amaze both scientists and enthusiasts alike. Witnessing a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) sunbathing on a plant is like catching a glimpse of nature's own artwork, where warmth meets tranquility. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK create an ethereal scene straight out of a fairytale. The Chrysina limbata silver chafer beetle showcases its metallic sheen as it scuttles through nature's tapestry, adding shimmer to every step it takes. With its majestic wings resembling peacock feathers, Inachis io or the peacock butterfly graces our gardens with elegance and grace. Phoebis sennae, also known as the cloudless sulphur butterfly, brings sunshine wherever it goes with its bright yellow wings fluttering against clear skies. Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier offers us an artistic glimpse into Europe's dragonflies' enchanting realm—a true feast for our eyes. Marvel at the incredible strength and teamwork displayed by leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter across Costa Rica—an inspiring example from nature's builders.