Arthropoda Collection (page 5)

False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) Isle of Marinduque, Philipines

Jumping spider (Philaeus chrysops, Orvieto, Umrbria, Italy, May

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Saturniid moth (Leucanella hosmera), Chiriqui Province, Panama, South America

Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca), resting at the water surface, Europe, August, controlled conditions

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae), Europe, August, controlled conditions

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) male, Europe, August, controlled conditions

Canopy jumping spider (Phidippus otiosus) male, North Florida, USA, September

Black oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) male on grass stem in sand dunes, Gower, Wales, UK, February. Focus stacked image

Porto Santo Wolfspider (Hogna schmitzi) Porto Santo island, Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. Endemic

Bush cricket / Katydid (Tettigoniidae ), female leaf mimic ovipositing into branch. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Large bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower. Xinjiang, China

Army ant (Eciton burchellii) major soldier, Parque da Onca Parda Private Reserve, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador
Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) camouflage in lichens. Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria), feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) caterpillar. Surrey, England, UK, September

Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on nectar from Hemp Agrimony, Oxfordshire, England, UK, September

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on common ragwort, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England, UK, August

Great green bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) female laying eggs, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Larvae of Birch sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis) in alarm position, Upper Bavaria, Germany. October

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male, resting on grass head, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by running through swarm snapping its bill, on the shore at Mono Lake, California, USA. Digital frame expansion

Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) on comb, Mount Namjagbarwa, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon National Park, Tibet, China. October

Running foliage spider / Spiny-legged sac spider (Liocranum rupicola), a nationally scarce species in the UK, hunting at night in an old stone wall, Wiltshire, UK, September

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

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

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Arthropoda, the fascinating world of insects and arachnids, never ceases to amaze us with its incredible diversity. From the majestic Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the mysterious Acherontia atropos or death's-head hawk-moth, these creatures captivate our imagination. Among them are the hardworking honey bees (Apis mellifera), whose intricate honeycomb and life cycle leave us in awe. With an expanded cross-section and insets revealing their complex society, we gain a deeper understanding of their remarkable organization. Delving further into their internal anatomy through a cross-section view of a Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), we uncover the intricacies that make these tiny creatures so efficient in pollination and honey production. Entomology specimens offer us glimpses into various insect species found in Surinam. Each specimen tells a unique story about its habitat and behavior, reminding us of nature's endless wonders. Observing a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) sunbathing on a plant brings forth feelings of tranquility as we witness this beautiful butterfly basking in sunlight. Similarly enchanting is the sight of Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) gracefully soaking up morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK. The Chrysina limbata or silver chafer beetle showcases its shimmering exoskeleton while Inachis io or peacock butterfly displays vibrant colors reminiscent of its namesake. The sea green swallowtail butterfly mesmerizes with its delicate wings fluttering against azure skies. Meanwhile, Phoebis sennae presents itself as a cloudless sulphur butterfly spreading joy wherever it goes. Arthropoda encompasses an astonishing array of species that continue to inspire scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether studying their biology or simply admiring their beauty, these captivating creatures remind us how intricate and diverse our world truly is.