Arthropod Collection (page 9)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall/Devon, UK. May 2017

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) basking on fallen tree, Southwest London, England, UK, April

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in garden, Norfolk, England, UK, June

RF - Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs on garden pond, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata) on edge of evening primrose flower, Surrey, England, UK, August

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female wide angle view showing heather moorland habitat. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata) in web at sunset. Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, UK, September

Small tortoishell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on a stained glass window of church on a sunny day Sheffield, England, UK, January

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider prey (Misumena vatia) to feed chicks, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Spiny spider crab (Achaeus spinosus) reaching up and scratching its head, while climbing on purple soft coral bush (Dendronephthya sp.) Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion / Hyacinthoides nonscriptus). Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Common hawker (Aeshna juncea) Brackish Moss NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male close up detail of head and thorax, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June. Captive. Focus stacked

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus leaves, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) flying, Brewster County, Texas, USA. Controlled conditions. August

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) male silhouetted against leaf, controlled conditions

Morpho (Morpho peleides) eggs, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Cayo District, Belize

Blue iridescent scales of a Nymphalid butterfly (Epiphile orea) magnified 11x, deceased insect found in Piedade, Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic Forest

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on old painted door. Dorset, UK, August

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

Green praying mantis (Majangella moultoni) camouflaged on mossy tree trunk. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Merveille-du-Jour moth (Dichonia aprilina), camouflaged on lichen. The National Forest, Leicestershire, UK. September

Hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) recently emerged in montane rinforest. Ambua Lodge, Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea. June

Victorian satirical cartoon, Multum in parvo, Much in little
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon, Multum in parvo, Much in little, 19th Century. Theres nothing in a little pin, Until it penetrates the skin; Theres nothing in a little fly

Giant deep-sea isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) Picture was taken in cooperation with the Zoological Museum University of Hamburg

Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) on agricultural headland. England, UK

Fringed Tulip Dallas (Pink) and Tulipa Swan Wings (White) and Tulipa Valery Gergiev (red) growing in garden border. England, UK

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis) in defensive position, on flower, Chinambi, Carchi, Ecuador

Morpho menelaus, Cramers blue butterfly

Kunga cake
In East Africa huge clouds of midges that rise out of the tropical rivers and lakes are caught by the millions and squeezed into solid blocks and cooked as kunga cake

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Chromolithograph of Clematis, Cicada & beetles by Friedrich Kuhnert that appeared in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1894 edition

Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. 1726 edition

A millipede in the family Spirobolidae in the order Spirobolida, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. April

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems, River Leijgraaf, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, August 2013

Banded demoiselle dragonfly (Calopteryx splendens) male and female silhouetted, resting on reeds. Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Detail of White Witch Moth (Thysania agrippina) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Pair of Red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) perched on grass blade, at sunset, Poland. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), wings open, resting on plant stem. The Netherlands. August

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks at high-tide with sea spray, Galapagos Islands, South America

Stink bug (Graphosoma lineatum). The Netherlands. September

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), male and female silhouetted on reed, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

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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.