Insects Collection (#5)

A Selection of Museum Specimens
Specimens here include an Entomological tray of insect from the order Orthoptera, a herbarium sheet from Cooks first voyage collected in New South Wales, Australia in 1770 and fish specimens

Chrysolina menthastri, mint leaf beetle eating a mint leaf
A bronze-green rounded leaf beetle feeding on a mint leaf. These beetles are common in the U.K and favour damp waterside habitats

White Butterfly
A black veined White Butterfly (Aporia Crataegi). Date: 1930s

Banded Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) adult, resting on twig, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis) adult female, basking on rock, Powys, Wales, september

Harvesting honey, 15th century
Harvesting honey. 15th-century artwork showing the collection and use of honey, as part of a section describing honeys medicinal and therapeutic properties

Dragonflies, 17th century artwork. Dragonflies are predatory winged insects that feed on small insects in and around wetlands areas. The adult form, seen here, develops from an aquatic larval stage

Lesser Marsh Grasshopper (Chorthippus albomarginatus) adult, with leg on head, resting on flowerhead, Leicestershire, England, august

Woodwasp (Xiphydriidae) on a showy daisy (Erigeron speciosus), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Looking for Queen Bee
Bee keeping - a method of holding a Brood Frame, when looking for the Queen Bee

Bee Pollinating
A bee pollinates a flower

Small Emerald Moth (Hemistola chrysoprasaria) adult, resting on dandelion seedhead, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Libellulium longialata, dragonfly
Fossil dragonfly from the Late Jurassic (150 million years old), Germany. On display in From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Bluebottle maggots
Numerous bluebottle fly maggots or larvae feeding on carrion

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female with wings open showing eyespots on Gorse, Captive, UK, April

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult male, feeding on helenium flower, Essex, England, july

Hairy woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) digging for insects on maple tree. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Chinese Vase with Flowers, Shell and Insects, 1609. Creator: Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder
Chinese Vase with Flowers, Shell and Insects, 1609.

Chinese Vase with Flowers, Shells and Insects, 1628. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
Chinese Vase with Flowers, Shells and Insects, 1628.

Comedy And Tragedy: Sic Vita, modeled 1891-92, cast c1902-05. Creator: Alfred Gilbert
Comedy And Tragedy: Sic Vita, modeled 1891-92, cast c1902-05. This boy's twisting pose encourages us to walk around him, where we discover the cause of his pained expression

Plate, 1840. Creator: Unknown
Plate, 1840. Decorated plates like this one were probably intended as collectors' items or demonstration pieces, rather than for use in a dinner service.

Teapot And Cover, c1745. Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Teapot And Cover, c1745.

The Brook, 1829. Creator: Edward Calvert
The Brook, 1829.

Papilio machaon
Fabrizio Daminelli

Oh, Summer Is Here
Qing Zhao

Purple Clematis and Bleeding Heart
Lydia Jacobs

Solidarité
Michel Romaggi

Lonely
Yves Gauvreau

Pink Dreams
Yves Gauvreau

Greeting
Qing Zhao

Butterflies II
Gigi Rosado

Vibrant rays
Gigi Rosado

The long wait
Atul Saluja

Butterflies
Gigi Rosado

Morning dewⅡ
Takafumi Yamashita

Vintage Butterfly
Martina

Golden Butterflies
Martina

Black Butterflies
Martina

Giraffe Autumn Leaves Head
Sarah Manovski

Sward_Billed Hummingbird
Robert Ge

Morning dew
Takafumi Yamashita

with water drops
Takiko Hirai

At the tip!
Takiko Hirai

Love it
Daan de Vos

Free Spirited Zebra on a Green Settee
Sue Skellern

Fluttering Pink Flamingo on a Green Chair
Sue Skellern

Zebra California Dream
Sue Skellern

Giraffe California Dream
Sue Skellern

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"Insects: Nature's Tiny Wonders" Discover the enchanting world of insects, where beauty and fascination intertwine. From the majestic Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, with its vibrant colors and graceful flight, to the humble dung beetles in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa tirelessly rolling a dung ball twice their size. In this diverse realm of nature's architects, we encounter the Red Admiral Butterfly fluttering delicately amidst blooming flowers while basking under the warm sun. Meanwhile, honey bees diligently construct intricate honeycombs that house their remarkable life cycle - an expanded cross-section revealing mesmerizing insets of Apis mellifera at work. London Pride & Gold Rod showcase entomology specimens meticulously preserved for scientific study. Delve into bee anatomy through historical artwork that unravels their complex structure and role in our ecosystem. Witness Maria Sibylla Merian's stunning butterfly illustrations capturing every delicate detail with artistic precision. Assorted insects captivate our imagination as they navigate through life's intricacies. The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully perches on a plant, relishing in a moment of sunbathing bliss. Marvel once again at Maria Sibylla Merian's breathtaking butterfly illustration – a testament to her passion for capturing nature’s ephemeral beauty and can not mere creatures; they are ambassadors of resilience and adaptability. They remind us that even within the tiniest forms lies immense wonder waiting to be explored. So let us embrace these miniature marvels and embark on an extraordinary journey into their captivating world.