Insectivore Collection (page 4)

Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &
Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

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

Water shrew, adult, searches for food; (Neomys fodiens). valley of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; near Ryasan town, european Russia, Nature Reserve Okskii ; autumn (September)

Saltopus is an extinct dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Scotland
Saltopus elginensis is an extinct dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Scotland

Oblong-leaved sundew or spoonleaf sundew (Drosera intermedia) in its natural bog habitat, Birr, Offaly, Midlands, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Gecko foot hairs, SEM
Gecko foot hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs on the underside of a geckos foot (family Gekkonidae)

Meerkats keeping watch C014 / 0925
Meerkats keeping watch for predators. The meerkat (Suricata suricatta), also known as the suricate, is an active mongoose that lives in underground burrows

Hedgehog SM 1606 Erinaceus europaeus © Stefan Meyers / ardea. com
SM-1606 HEDGEHOG - climbing over log Erinaceus europaeus Stefan Meyers contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tokay gecko C008 / 3378
Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) with its mouth open. This small nocturnal arboreal reptile is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia

Hedgehog - juvenile eating earthworm on lawn - Norfolk England
FEU-686 Hedgehog - juvenile eating earthworm on lawn Norfolk England Erinaceus europaeus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hedgehog - close-up showing underside of feet. UK
PM-9841 Hedgehog - close-up showing underside of feet UK Erinaceus europaeus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Daubenton's Bat in flight in cave (Leuconoe daubentonii)
ME-1386 Daubenton's Bat in flight in cave Myotis daubentonii Widespread throughout the United Kingdom, reaching northern Scotland. Also found in Europe, extending as far east as Japan and Korea

Picture No. 12009484
Painted Reed Frog resting on leaf of exotic tree species - legs partially folded in characteristic resting fashion - leaf of Ngaio / Mousehole tree (Myoporum laetum) from New Zealand - Grahamstown

Water shrew, adult, devours a water beetle (a predatious diving beetle pictured, Dytiscidae spp.) (Neomys fodiens). on the bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; near Ryasan town

Water shrew, adult, inquisitively sniffs air (Neomys fodiens ). bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; near Ryasan town, european Russia, Nature Reserve Okskii ; autumn (September)

Water shrew, adult, rests after a meal (as it consumes a few of its own weights worth of food a day, its rests often but briefly) (Neomys fodiens)

European HEDGEHOGS - young behind mother, autumn (Erinaceus europaeus)

HEDGEHOG - calling (Erinaceus europaeus). Ural Mountains, near Ekaterinburg, Russia

HEDGEHOG - searching for food (Erinaceus europaeus). Ural Mountains, near Ekaterinburg, Russia

HEDGEHOG - close-up of face (Erinaceus auritus). Ural mountains, Russia

Mexican Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus), adult eating grasshopper, South Texas
Mexican Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus Mexicanus), adult eating grasshopper, South Texas, USA

Epidonax species of flycatcher at South Padre Island, Texas during spring migration

Common Green Darner (Anax junius) resting on orange in citrus grove, Mission, Texas

Bay-breasted Warbler (Dendroica castanea) female foraging in fiddlewood, spring migration

Bayon Clubtail dragonfly (Arigomphus maxwelli) resting on water lily pad in Caddo Lake, Texas

Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) male perched, south Texas

Mexican Free-tailed Bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) nurse colony emerging from Frio Bat Cave at sunset, Concan, Texas

Piliated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) female peched on bald cypress, Caddo Lake, Texas
Piliated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) female perched on bald cypress, Caddo Lake, Texas

Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) hiding in sand, south Texas

SummerTanager (Piranga rubra) male on perch
Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) male on perch

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher (Polioptila melanura) adult male singing on breeding territory, s. Texas

Blackpol Warbler (Dendroica striata) male foraging for insects, Texas coast

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia
Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia

Thick tipped bat illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Vampire bat illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

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Insectivores: Nature's Tiny Pest Controllers 🐛✨ From the mesmerizing Venus fly trap to the adorable Short-eared Elephant shrew, insectivores come in all shapes and sizes. These fascinating creatures have evolved unique adaptations to survive on a diet primarily consisting of insects. Imagine stumbling upon a Hedgehog nestled comfortably in a flower pot, using its spiky exterior as protection while it searches for tasty bugs. Meanwhile, deep underground, the industrious Common Mole tirelessly hunts for worms to satisfy its insatiable appetite. Speaking of moles, have you ever wondered what they do beneath our feet? With their keen sense of smell and powerful digging claws, these elusive creatures navigate through dark tunnels devouring unsuspecting worms that cross their path. Not far away from the mole's domain lies another hedgehog exploring flower pots with curiosity. Their prickly quills serve as armor against predators while they happily munch on insects found amidst garden foliage. But wait. Have you ever seen a hedgehog swimming? Thanks to digital manipulation by JD and VT adding snorkels and flippers, this little creature takes an adventurous dip with style, and are not limited to land-dwelling species alone; some take flight like the Nightjar depicted in historical artwork. These nocturnal birds gracefully swoop through the night sky catching flying insects mid-air—a true marvel of nature's precision. Lastly, we can't forget about our scaly friends—the Chinese water dragon. This reptile thrives near aquatic habitats where it feasts on small insects buzzing around ponds or streams. Insectivores play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations naturally. So next time you spot one of these incredible critters—whether it be a Venus fly trap capturing prey or a Leptictidium leaping after bugs—take a moment to appreciate their remarkable adaptations and contributions within our intricate ecosystem.