Arthropods Collection (#5)

Pink shrimp (Pandalus montagui), Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Four California spiny lobsters (Panulirus interruptus) shelter beneath a boulder in a kelp forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), resting on flowering heather, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK September

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daisy flowers. Dorset, UK, October 2012

A tiny amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) living on Dead mans fingers soft coral (Alcyonium digitatum) Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Female Downy Emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenia) at rest on flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Higher Hyde Heath, Dorset, UK. April

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) Male at rest on Primrose flower, West Sussex, UK April

Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) expanding wings after emerging, Podere Montecucco. Orvieot, Umbria, Italy August. Sequence 9 of 9

Aggregation of Spider crabs (Maja squinado) in shallow water off Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, August

Zebra / Urchin Crab {Zebrida adamsii} pair parasitic on Sea urchin {Toxopneustes pileolus} Wakayama, Japan

Imperial moth (Eacles sp) camouflaged in leaf litter, Mindo Cloud forest. Ecuador

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca) from Sri Lanka

Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers on top of their nest synchronise ejection of formic acid droplets to maximise deterrent effect on potential predator, UK

Black Jumping spider {Salticidae}. Tropical rainforest, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) hanging on web with shadow behind, Belgium

Squat lobster (Munidopsis sp) from the mid-Atlantic ridge, deep sea Atlantic ocean

Deepsea planktonic stage of crab development, Trondheimsfjord, North Atlantic Ocean

Birch Sawfly (Cimbex femoratus) feeding on a leaf. August, UK

Blue-tailed damselfly {Ischnura elegans} eyes just visible behind reed stem, Cornwall, UK. June

Giant grasshopper, close up

Taratantula Spider, Mashpi, Reserva Mashpi Amagusa, Pichincha, Ecuador

Venetian costumes and crafts: Peddlers of edible crabs Venice. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Still life with fish, birds and vegetables Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

Skeleton of an insect Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

Winner of the Festa del Grillo (Cricket Festival) Florence. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Postcard, portrait of a little girl with butterfly wings and flower, "Album para Tarjetas postales" France. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Postcard depicting a woman in a forest with a butterfly, "Album para Tarjetas postales" Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Two young Japanese women in traditional costume during the processing of silkworms Japan. Date of Photograph:1885-1895

Rearing of silkworms for the textile industry, Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1899

Album "Von Herr August Egli in Jokohama - Juni 1895": two young Japanese women in traditional costume settle silkworms useful to the textile industry Japan Yokohama

Two butterflies on the leaf of a plant. Europe. Date of Photograph:1955 - 1960

Fragment of an Egyptian bas-relief from the Temple of Usertesen I, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

Calliphora Vomitoria (Diptera. Muscidae), from A. Celli, "Manuale dell'igienista, ad uso di ufficiali sanitari, medici circondariali e provinciali, ingegneri, chimici e veterinari igienisti

Sarcophaga carnaria (Diptera)(Muscidae) from A. Celli, "Manuale dell'igienista, ad uso di ufficiali sanitari, medici circondariali e provinciali, ingegneri, chimici e veterinari igienisti

Female Anopheles simplex, magnified under the microscope. Date of Photograph:1890-1914 ca

Male Anopheles simplex, magnified under the microscope. Date of Photograph:1890-1914 ca

Female Anopheles maculiformis, magnified under the microscope. Date of Photograph:1890-1914 ca

Chrysomyia macellaria (Diptera. Muscidae) from A. Celli, "Manuale dell'igienista, ad uso di ufficiali sanitari, medici circondariali e provinciali, ingegneri, chimici e veterinari igienisti

Female Anopheles punctatus, magnified under the microscope. Date of Photograph:1890-1914 ca

Microscopic enlargment of Temora Longicornis. Date of Photograph:1914

Agelena spider leg enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:19/04/1894

Phylloxera Vastatrix (Aphida. Emiptera) enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1914

Sting and proboscis of Tabanus bovinus (Tabanidae) magnified under a microscope. Date of Photograph:15/04/1894

Dermatobia cyaniventris (Diptera) from A. Celli, "Manuale dell'igienista, ad uso di ufficiali sanitari, medici circondariali e provinciali, ingegneri, chimici e veterinari igienisti

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Arthropods: A Fascinating World of Color and Adaptation From the icy depths of Greenland to the vibrant gardens they can be found in every corner of our planet. Take a closer look at these incredible creatures and discover their captivating beauty. In the frigid waters, a massive Greenland shark gracefully glides through the darkness. Attached to its body is a parasitic copepod, Ommatokoita elongata, relying on this majestic predator for survival. Moving from water to land, bee anatomy reveals intricate structures designed for efficiency. Historical artwork showcases the meticulous details that have fascinated scientists and artists alike throughout centuries. Basking under the warm sun, a Red Admiral butterfly rests delicately on a plant. Its wings spread wide open, displaying an exquisite pattern that mesmerizes all who behold it. Another Red Admiral butterfly takes flight with elegance and grace. As its wings flutter effortlessly in mid-air, it becomes one with nature's symphony of colors. The sea green swallowtail butterfly dances among flowers with unmatched gracefulness. Its delicate movements mirror the gentle waves caressing sandy shores. A circle of bees buzzes harmoniously as they work together towards a common goal – building their hive and collecting nectar from blooming flowers. Exploring pond life reveals an enchanting world teeming with diverse arthropods. Mantis shrimp roam coral reefs in Puerto Galera while water fleas swim alongside green algae in garden ponds - showcasing nature's interconnectedness. A hornet mimic hoverfly cleverly disguises itself as one of nature's fiercest predators – evoking both fear and admiration for its remarkable adaptation skills. Amongst them all stands proudly the Peacock butterfly adorned with striking patterns resembling eyespots on its wings. Small tortoiseshell butterflies join this display of natural artistry - reminding us that even small creatures possess immense beauty worth cherishing and can truly extraordinary beings.