Insects Collection (#8)

Leaves and the moth
Gigi Rosado

Little wings
Gigi Rosado

Moths and Rainbow
Ania Zwara

Rainbow Moths
Ania Zwara

Morning dewⅢ
Takafumi Yamashita

Goofy
Atul Saluja

Morning dewⅣ
Takafumi Yamashita

Hanging by the nails
Atul Saluja

Aeshna cyanea
Fabrizio Daminelli

A swag of grapes, hollyhocks, irises, mallow, African marigolds, clematis
8725168 A swag of grapes, hollyhocks, irises, mallow, African marigolds, clematis, a horse chestnut and blackberries with butterflies and other insects suspended before a stone arch

Canons of feminine beauty around 1900 (postcard)
PCT5618406 Canons of feminine beauty around 1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Canons of feminine beauty around 1900 (early 20th century)

Costume of Coutances
5855682 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances. The base of the bonnet is spread and the wings of the papillon (butterfly) are pulled far back behind the ears

Costume of Lisieux
5855675 Costume of Lisieux; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Lisieux, a town in Calvados. She wears a bonnet with a small base and surprisingly large "papillon" (butterfly) top

Round-headed buddleia, Buddleia globosa
5856352 Round-headed buddleia, Buddleia globosa; (add.info.: Round-headed buddleia or orange-eye butterfly bush, Buddleia globosa, with round orange flowers)

Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia
5856159 Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia; (add.info.: Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Two sailors getting lost on the Pallas bridge
MMM5480445 Two sailors getting lost on the Pallas bridge by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Two sailors getting lost on the Pallas bridge)

Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration)
7415700 Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The enemy mosquito)

Engraving depicting the life cycle of a daphnis nerii, the oleander hawk-moth or army green moth
5309285 Engraving depicting the life cycle of a daphnis nerii, the oleander hawk-moth or army green moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae

Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles
5308867 Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches)

Engraving depicting wasps and their nests
5309490 Engraving depicting wasps and their nests; (add.info.: Engraving depicting wasps and their nests. A wasp is any insect of the order Hymenoptera)

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting butterflies and an insect
5306735 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting butterflies and an insect; Universal History Archive/UIG

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855723 Costume of the area of Dieppe.; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. Side view of a bonnet with its papillon (butterfly) wings folded toward the front, giving it a very different air

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855722 Costume of the area of Dieppe; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. The wings of the papillon (butterfly) on this bonnet are folded toward the front

Mimas tiliiae (Ensemble de sphinx du linden - Lime Hawk-moth), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4996581 Mimas tiliiae (Ensemble de sphinx du linden - Lime Hawk-moth), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Mimas tiliiae (Ensemble de sphinx du linden - Lime Hawk-moth)

Cover of a Chelsea soup tureen with botanical decoration, c.1753-57 (porcelain) (see 105488 for side view)
CH105489 Cover of a Chelsea soup tureen with botanical decoration, c.1753-57 (porcelain) (see 105488 for side view); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Johanna Beckmann silhouette (litho)
8667605 Johanna Beckmann silhouette (litho) by Beckmann, Johanna (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Das Feuer (Stiftungsverlag, c.1925).); © Look and Learn

The Ant and the Grashopper (colour litho)
8644719 The Ant and the Grashopper (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ant and the Grashopper)

Fancy dress outfits: The Hornet (colour litho)
8636859 Fancy dress outfits: The Hornet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hornet)

British Insects: Aquatic Heteroptera (engraving)
8642367 British Insects: Aquatic Heteroptera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquatic Heteroptera)

British Insects: Deltoides, Tortrices, Tineae, and Pterophori (engraving)
8642365 British Insects: Deltoides, Tortrices, Tineae, and Pterophori (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deltoides, Tortrices, Tineae, and Pterophori)

British Insects: Butterflies (engraving)
8642360 British Insects: Butterflies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterflies)

British Insects: Chafers (engraving)
8642355 British Insects: Chafers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chafers. Illustration for Insects at Home by J G Wood with illustrations by E A Smith)

An enthusiastic entomologist (engraving)
8634788 An enthusiastic entomologist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An enthusiastic entomologist)

Animals using tools (litho)
8634751 Animals using tools (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals using tools. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1909.); © Look and Learn

Runaway, Saddle-bags, Safety-lamp, Safety-valve, Sand-piper, School-teacher, Scorpion, Screw-driver, Sea-lion
8650106 Runaway, Saddle-bags, Safety-lamp, Safety-valve, Sand-piper, School-teacher, Scorpion, Screw-driver, Sea-lion, Serenade, Sheep-shearing, Shoemaker (engraving) by German School

Gable-roof, Gallery, Gas-burner, General, Gentleman, Glass-blower, Goatsucker, Gondola, Gooseberry, Gorilla, Governor
8650094 Gable-roof, Gallery, Gas-burner, General, Gentleman, Glass-blower, Goatsucker, Gondola, Gooseberry, Gorilla, Governor, Grasshopper (engraving) by German School

Snow-man, Snow-shoes, Snow-storm, Snuffers, Sofa, Soldier, Spaniel, Spanworm, Sparrow, Spearman, Spider
8650074 Snow-man, Snow-shoes, Snow-storm, Snuffers, Sofa, Soldier, Spaniel, Spanworm, Sparrow, Spearman, Spider, Spittoon (engraving) by German School

Ibex, Ibis, Iceberg, Ice-cream, Ice-house, Idler, Idol, Image, Indian, Inkstand, Insects, Island (engraving)
8650055 Ibex, Ibis, Iceberg, Ice-cream, Ice-house, Idler, Idol, Image, Indian, Inkstand, Insects, Island (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ibex)

Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib, Bit, Bit, Bow (engraving)
8649973 Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib, Bit, Bit, Bow (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib)

Votaries of the Weed No 28 (colour litho)
8660516 Votaries of the Weed No 28 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 28)

The Butterfly (colour litho)
8655867 The Butterfly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butterfly. Woman in a poppy flower with butterfly wings. Postcard, early 20th century)

Human invention anticipated: Varnishing (engraving)
8657992 Human invention anticipated: Varnishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varnishing)

The Longest Day (colour litho)
8674332 The Longest Day (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Longest Day)

Head and mouth-parts of bee (engraving)
8666721 Head and mouth-parts of bee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head and mouth-parts of bee)

Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving)
8667445 Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polyommatus icarus (Ensemble de Argus bleu ou azure commun ou azure de la Bugrane (females) - common blue, female)
CSO4990238 Polyommatus icarus (Ensemble de Argus bleu ou azure commun ou azure de la Bugrane (females) - common blue, female)

Allegory of France: a young woman butterfly with wings color of the French flag; Postcard from the beginning of
JAB5037058 Allegory of France: a young woman butterfly with wings color of the French flag; Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info.: Allegory of France)

The butterfly hunter: he has a impermeable, a bow tie, a butterfly net, an umbrella and a cylindrical box. 1915 approx
IMB4932595 The butterfly hunter: he has a impermeable, a bow tie, a butterfly net, an umbrella and a cylindrical box. 1915 approx. Historic photo, butterfly catcher, ca

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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.