Invertebrates Collection (#94)

A Prawn (Dendrobranchiata) among seaweed, close up, side view

Thorn Bug, detail of pointed, curved, brightly coloured horn, side view

Above view longhorn beetle or calipogen barbatus with long mandibles and antennae

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris), view from above

Opened Giant Razor Shell (Ensis siliqua), close up

Side view of model of black and yellow Bombardier Beetle with yellow legs, cross section showing venom glands and reservoir, explosion chamber filled with red liquid with one-way valve, side view

Great Green Bush Cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) perched on a twig, close up

Head of Brown Locust (Orthoptera), close up

Green locust with yellow stripes, close up

Brown Cricket (Orthoptera) perched on tree bark, close up

Model of a Bluebottle Fly (Cynomyia mortuorum), close up

Insects caught in a spiders web

Brown Cricket (Orthoptera), front view, close up

Orb Spider with prey, close up

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio glaucus) perched on pink flowerhead, profile close up

Black Caterpillar (Lepidoptera) climbing green plant stem, close up

Display of twelve different butterflies, Lepidoptera, with compact, wasp-like bodies and long thin bodies

Leaf shaped rainforest grasshopper

Wasps gathered around a nest placed on a large leaf

Golden Orb (Nephila sp. ), spider on its web
Golden Orb (Nephila sp.), spider on its web

Land crab, black head, red legs and body, pale claws

Horned Black Beetle, large mandibles white background

Three starfish, above view

Cross-section model of cat fleas back leg

Reduviidae, Assassin Bug, side view

Aphididae, group of Common Aphids climbing a plant stem, close up

Lepidoptera, newly emerged Camberwell Beauty butterfly perched on a plant stem with closed wings, empty hatched pupa behind it, side view

Anemonia viridis, Green Snakelocks Anemone on rock waiting to capture two Common Prawns swimming nearby

Danaus plexippus, Monarch Butterfly perched on flowerhead, close up

Danaus plexippus, Monarch Butterfly perched on tree flower, above view

Papilio machaon, Swallowtail butterfly perched on a pink flower, view from above

Colias hyale, two Pale Clouded Yellow butterflies perched on a pink flowerhead, side view

Coccinellidae, Ladybird lying on its shell

Odonata, face of Green-eyed Dragonfly, close up

Odonata, Green-eyed Dragonfly, close up

Gerris lacustris, pond-skater perched on a green water plant, view from above

Odonata, Green-eyed Dragonfly perched on plant stem, front view

Group of bedbugs on soil, close up

Three bedbugs, close up

Millipede, close up

European Garden Spider or Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus), view from above

Annelida, Earthworms on surface of soil, close up

Giant Lacewing, Osmylus fulvicephalus, flying insect on branch

Gastropoda, Slugs on leaf litter, close up

Opened Red Callista shell (Callista erycina), close up

Opened Pacific Thorny Oyster shell (Spondylus princeps), close up

Two Nicobar Spindle shells (Fusinus nicobaricus), close up

Sinum cymba, above view of two Boat Ear Moon Shells one on its side, light silver grey with delicate swirl

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"Invertebrates: A Fascinating World of Diversity and Adaptation" From the intricate honeycombs built by diligent honey bees to the captivating sight of a lobster's inner workings revealed through an X-ray, invertebrates never cease to amaze us. The Red Admiral butterfly gracefully displays its vibrant wings, showcasing nature's artistic brilliance. Meanwhile, under the lens of a scanning electron microscope, calcareous phytoplankton reveal their delicate beauty as they float effortlessly in the vast ocean. In Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, a male Leach's sea star steals the spotlight as it engages in broadcast spawning - an awe-inspiring phenomenon where streams of sperm are released from its arms into the water. This mesmerizing moment captured by a talented wildlife photographer earned them recognition as the winner in the Underwater category at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022. Venturing into Croatian waters along Korcula Island in the Adriatic Sea reveals another enchanting creature - a Nudibranch known as Janolus cristatus. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements make it a true gem beneath the waves. A sea green swallowtail butterfly flutters elegantly across meadows and gardens while fruit flies unveil their intricate structures when observed under high-resolution SEM imaging techniques. Delving deep into Earth's history brings us face-to-face with ancient wonders like trilobite fossils that offer glimpses into prehistoric times. These extinct arthropods remind us of our planet's rich evolutionary past. Witnessing an ocellate octopus swimming up from the depths is like witnessing magic unfold before our eyes. Its ethereal appearance leaves us captivated by nature's ability to create such extraordinary creatures. Lastly, we encounter a painted lady butterfly whose delicate patterns adorn fields with splashes of color and gracefulness. And even within microscopic realms lies astonishing complexity; for instance, observing dog tapeworm heads through SEM reveals the intricate structures that allow these parasites to thrive.