Arthropod Collection (page 7)

Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species, Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, Maijuna, Rio Napo, Peru

Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp. ) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions
Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp.) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. July

Small scissor bee (Chelostoma campanularum) In flight approaching garden bee hotel carrying mud to seal nest tube, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June

Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. ) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis
Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) without preying on it. Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Composite image of Wallaceas giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera)
Composite image of Wallaces giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera). This is the worlds largest bee, which is approximately 4 times larger than a European honey bee

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Close up view of Honey Bee comb showing larvae in cells Norfolk, England, June 2017

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Palm spider (Nephila inaurata) in its web, female, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles

Deserta Grande wolf spider (Hogna ingens), Deserta Grande, Madeira, Portugal. Critically endangered

Moss mimic stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) showing amazing camouflage on mossy vine, photographed in tropical rainforest in mobile field studio against a white background

Green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight Williamson County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. October

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp. )
Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp.). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) with less common yellow colour variation feeding on ragwort, Lewisham, London, UK, August

Red beetle (Pyrochroidae) sitting on a leaf, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Dobsonfly female (Corydalinae) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Dobsonfly female (Corydalinae) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) Whitelye Common Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. May

Blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) frozen in ice, Cortes de la Frontera, Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Spain

Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Andalusia, Spain, June

Whip scorpion (Heterophrynus elephas) hunting for food on a large tree root of the rainforest. Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

UK Ladybird species, native and invasive, from left to right: Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), Harlequin (Harmonia axyridis), Harlequin morph, Two-Spot (Adalia bipunctata)

Leafcutter ant (Atta sp) carrying leaf along branch, Amazonian Rainforest, Yavari Valley, Loreto, Peru

Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi, female at rest amongst leaves. Dayaoshan, Jinxin, Guangxi, China

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) on stem. Captive, larvae collected previous year. Downings, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. May

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on fern. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Sulawesi moon moth (Actias isis) female, occurs endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mountain clouded butterfly (Colias phicomone) on clover flower, Stelvo Pass, Alps, Italy, June

Saturniid moth (Eacles ormondei), female camouflaged in leaf litter. Izabal, Guatemala

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March

Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides uncigar) Bluff Island, south of Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong, China

Fulvous forest skimmer, or Russet percher dragonfly (Neurothemis fulvia) female, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, China

Jumping spider (Salticidae sp), close up. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) showing snake mimicry, Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Lantern bug (Pyrops candelaria / Laternaria candelaria)Ha Pak Nai, Yuen Long District facing Deep Bay, New territories, Hong Kong, China

Luna moth (Actias luna), photographed on white. New Brunswick, Canada, June

African moon moth (Argema mimosae) Western Serengeti, Tanzania Africa

Garden tiger moth (Arctia caja) Killard Point NNR, Ballyhornan, County Down, Northern Ireland.July

Sawfly larvae (Nematus pavidus) defensive posture, Peatlands Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. September

Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey
Land crab (Geosesarma sp.) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey, Sarawak, Borneo

Peacock mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) in defensive posture; captive occurs in Burma and Thailand

RF - Thistle Mantis (Blepharopsis mendica) among petals, captive, occurs in North Africa and the Canary Islands

RF - Spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) wings spread in defensive posture, occurs in Africa

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), in wintering from November to March in Oyamel pine forests (Abies religiosa) Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

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"Exploring the Marvels of Arthropods: From Majestic Butterflies to Intricate Honeycombs" Delve into the enchanting world of arthropods with the Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcasing its vibrant colors and graceful flight. Meet the Acherontia atropos, a fascinating creature commonly referred to as the death's-head hawk-moth, with its distinctive skull-like pattern on its thorax. Discover the intricate architecture of honeycombs created by diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), marveling at their life cycle and exploring an expanded cross-section that reveals hidden insets. Witness a unique symbiotic relationship between a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and its parasitic copepod companion (Ommatokoita elongata), highlighting nature's extraordinary adaptations. Journey inside the internal anatomy of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) through a detailed cross-section image, unraveling the complex structures that enable these industrious insects to thrive. Explore entomology specimens from Surinam, offering glimpses into diverse insect species and providing valuable insights for scientific research and conservation efforts. Admire historical artwork depicting bee anatomy, capturing both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty in celebrating these essential pollinators' significance throughout history. Observe a Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) basking under sunlight on a plant, indulging in sunbathing rituals that rejuvenate their delicate wings for future flights. Be captivated by common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) gracefully basking in morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK—a serene spectacle blending nature's tranquility with vibrant hues. Unfold wings wide open as you encounter a stunning Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta), revealing its intricate patterns and showcasing the exquisite beauty of these winged wonders.