Parasite Collection (#10)

Yellow Bird s-nest (Monotropa hypopitys) flowering, Davenport Wood, Buckinghamshire, England, July

Chamomile Shark (Cucullia chamomillae) adult, with parasitic mites on antenna, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, June

Tachinid Fly (Alophora hemiptera) adult, feeding on Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) flowers, Hampshire, England, July

Cranefly (Tipulidae sp. ) adult, infested with parasitic mites, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont
Cranefly (Tipulidae sp.) adult, infested with parasitic mites, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, attached to American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult male, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Sheep Tick (Ixodes ricinus) nymph, resting on leaf, Sussex, England, June

Sheep Tick (Ixodes ricinus) adult, full of ingested blood

Harvestman (Opiliones sp. ) adult, with parasitic mites attached to legs, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont
Harvestman (Opiliones sp.) adult, with parasitic mites attached to legs, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) adult, grooming in response to being stung by Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa)

Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July

Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) egg, Italy, July

Sebrees Dwarfgoby (Eviota sebreei) adult, with parastitic growth, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Large Whip Goby (Bryaninops amplus) adult, with female parasitic copepod with pair of egg sacs, resting on whip coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe, affected by Sheep Scab (Psoroptic Mange) caused by Psoroptes mites, grazing in pasture, Lancashire, England, March

Beech Gallwasp (Mikiola fagi) galls, on Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaf, France, August

Gall Wasp (Andricus gemmeus) galls, on Oak (Quercus sp. ) sapling, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September
Gall Wasp (Andricus gemmeus) galls, on Oak (Quercus sp.) sapling, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Gall Midge (Jaapiella veronicae) gall, on Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Dorset, England, September

Cuban Blackbird (Dives atroviolaceus) five adults, feeding, picking parasites from horse, La Belen, Camaguey Province, Cuba, March

Oak leafroller or Tortrix moth (Tortrix viridana) larva on oak leaf, spinning a web around itself

Oak leafroller or Tortrix moth (Tortrix viridana) larva on oak leaf

Brown Flea (Siphonaptera), close up

Jewel Wasp or Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa), with green and brown body and translucent wings, close-up

Cockroach-hunting or Jewel Wasp, Ampulex compressa, on a stick

Mistletoe (Viscum album) C017 / 7551
Mistletoe (Viscum album) growing on an apple (Malus sp.) tree

Plant Parasites C017 / 3500
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various categories of plant parasite including those of; elm, hornbeam, oak, artichoke, gooseberry, elder, rose, peach, lime, beech and box

Mites on beetle
Mites on a beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of mites (Fuscuropoda marginata, at centre) infesting a click beetle (Elater balteatus). They are seen on the beetles legs

Eyelash mite, SEM Z445 / 0308
Eyelash mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eyelash, or follicle, mite (Demodex folliculorum), a harmless parasite which lives inside human hair follicles

Hen flea, SEM
Hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae), coloured scanning electron micrograph. This parasitic insect inhabits the nests of birds, usually those that nest in holes

Parasitic fly, SEM Z340 / 0605
Parasitic fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fly Ornithomyia avicularia. This is a parasite of nesting birds, especially house martins and swallows

Deer tick, SEM
Deer tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a deer tick (Ixodes ricinus), a bloodsucking parasite of animals and humans

Sheep tick, SEM
Sheep tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus). This is a bloodsucking parasite of animals and humans

LM of Demodex folliculorum
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of the Follicle Mite (Demodex folliculorum). Follicle Mites are human ectoparasites, aggregating around hair follicles and in the orifices

SEM of a bed bug
Bed bug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a bed bug, Cimex lectularius on a woven fabric. The head has a pair of compound eyes with small facets, two antennae, and piercing mouthparts

Hen flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae). This flea is a parasite on dry nesting birds, such as the blue tit and chickens

Parasitised garden tiger caterpillar (Arctia caja). The caterpillar is covered in the cocoons of parasitic braconid wasp larvae

Pubic louse, artwork F007 / 7463
Pubic louse, computer artwork

Pubic louse, artwork F007 / 7462
Pubic louse, computer artwork

Head louse, artwork F007 / 7349
Head louse, computer artwork

LM of Trichina larvae encysted in muscle tissue
Light micrograph of Trichina spiralis (formerly called Trichinella spiralis) larvae encysted in human muscle tissue. Each cyst (blue)

Salmon louse, SEM
Salmon louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis). This marine copepod crustacean is parasitic on salmon fish

Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood-sucking human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to hairs with the claws on the ends of its legs

Coloured SEM of a tapeworm, Taenia sp
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a parasitic tapeworm (Taenia sp.). The scolex (head, at right) has suckers (upper right) and a crown of hooklets (top right)

Hookworm, artwork
Hookworm in the intestines, computer artwork

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"Unseen Intruders: The Fascinating World of Parasites" A Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with a parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata) clinging to its skin, showcasing the intricate relationship between host and parasite. Get up close and personal with the Common Vampire Bat's face after feeding in Sao Paulo, Brazil - a reminder of nature's bloodsucking specialists. Delve into the microscopic world as we explore a liver fluke under slide preparation, revealing the complex anatomy of this notorious internal parasite. Unraveling the secrets of Schistosoma spp. , blood flukes that cause debilitating diseases in humans, through detailed examination and research. Witness the astonishing head structure of a dog tapeworm under SEM, highlighting its ability to attach itself firmly within its host's intestines. Discover an incredibly detailed SEM image capturing every tiny feature of a head louse - an unwelcome guest causing discomfort worldwide. Zooming in on a sheep tick using SEM reveals its formidable mouthparts designed for piercing and sucking blood from unsuspecting hosts. Observe nature's macabre beauty as a parasitic wasp lays eggs inside hoverfly larvae, showcasing their cunning reproductive strategy right before our eyes in the UK countryside. Immerse yourself in stunning artwork depicting Trypanosome protozoan parasites responsible for deadly sleeping sickness across Africa - reminding us how art can convey scientific knowledge too. Explore Plasmodium sp. , malarial parasites that wreak havoc on millions worldwide each year, through captivating visuals that shed light on their life cycle and impact on human health. Peer into the hidden world of eyelash mites using SEM imagery; these tiny creatures inhabit our lashes without us even realizing it.