Arthropoda Collection (page 6)

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)

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

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

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

Green huntsman spider (Olios sp), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Brown bearded sugar ant (Camponotus terebrans) William Bay National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) captive male with iridescent fangs. Italy

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Acrobat ant (Crematogaster sp) tending aphids on white oak (Quercus sp) Washington State Park, Pennsylvania, USA September

Dead-leaf mantis (Deroplatys dessicata) camouflaged on leaf, Sabah, Borneo

Malaysian orchid mantis nymph (Hymenopus coronatus) camouflaged on an orchid. Captive. Occurs in Malaysia

Kissing bug (Rhodnius pictipes), an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease. Jatun Sacha Biological Station, Napo province, Amazon basin, Ecuador. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) captive, from South and East Africa

Bioluminescent Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) larva attached to the cave roof with silk threads, Glowworm cave near Waitomo Cave, near Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand, July

Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) pupa nearly fully developed hanging on a silk thread from the cave roof, Glowworm cave near Waitomo Cave, near Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand, July

Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) Kanuku Mountains, Guyana. Meetyourneighbours.net project

RF- Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto), Costa Rica

Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) female, nectaring on Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

RF- Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on dew covered reed, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flying to Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

Field cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus campestris) feeding on Goldenrod (Solidago). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, feeding on flowers (Brachyglottis sp). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) on grass, Gavarnie-Gedre, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Geranium Argus butterfly (Plebejus eumedon) feeding on Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) northern Finland, June

Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp. ) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads
Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp.) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Crab spider (Epicadus heterogaster) on petals, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

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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.