Batis Collection

Skate, stingray and thornback ray
Skate, Dipturus batis 8, 9, stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca 10, and thornback ray, Raja clavata 11. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

European sea sturgeon and skate
European sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio, critically endangered, and skate, Dipturus batis (Raia gaimardi). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Grey dagger, Apopestes spectrum and peach blossom moths
Grey dagger moth and larva, Acronicta psi 1, Apopestes spectrum moth and larva 2, peach blossom moth and caterpillar, Thyatira batis 3. Noctuelles psi, spectre, batis

Handmaid moth and orange underwing moth
Handmaid moth, Dysauxes ancilla 1-3, and orange underwing, Archiearis parthenias 4-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Skates and rays
Skate, Dipturus batis 1, 2, long-nosed skate, Dipturus oxyrinchus 3, 4, eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila 5, stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca 6, thornback ray, Raja clavata 7, 8

Curtis British Entomology Plate 72
Lepidoptera: Thyatira batis (Peach-blossom) [Plant: Rubus fruticosus agg. (Rubus fruticosus, Common Bramble)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration, Cymatophoridae -- Acronyctidae -- Thyatira Batis, Cymatophora Or, Asphalia Flavicornis, Asphalia Ridens, Acronycta Leporina, Acronycta Alni, Acronycta Psi, Acronycta Aceris

Senegal Batis (Batis senegalensis) adult male, perched on twig, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Senegal Batis (Batis senegalensis) adult male, perched on twig, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Senegal Batis (Batis senegalensis) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Senegal Batis (Batis senegalensis) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

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Cape Batis - female at nest with young (Batis capensis) Date:

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Chinspot Batis - at nest with young (Batis molitor) Date:

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Cape Batis - feeding at nest (Batis capensis) Date:

Cape Batis (Batis capensis) adult male, perched on branch, Western Cape, South Africa, September

Chinspot Batis (Batis molitor) adult, perched on branch, Balule Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Cape Batis - Male perched in bush. Feeds on spiders, insect larvae, flies and other insects and invertebrates
ASW-4297 Cape Batis - Male perched in bush. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Batis capensis Feeds on spiders, insect larvae, flies and other insects and invertebrates

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"Batis: A Fascinating World of Skates, Rays, and Moths" Dive into the captivating world of Batis. This enchanting caption takes you on a journey through various species and illustrations that will leave you in awe. Skate enthusiasts rejoice as we explore the graceful movements of these magnificent creatures. Glide alongside them as they effortlessly navigate the depths of the ocean, reminiscent of stingrays and thornback rays. But Batis doesn't stop at marine wonders; it extends its charm to land-dwelling species too. Meet the European sea sturgeon and skate, showcasing their unique adaptations that have fascinated researchers for centuries. As we delve deeper into nature's tapestry, our attention turns to moths – specifically the Grey Dagger, Apopestes spectrum, and Peach Blossom moths. These vibrant insects captivate with their intricate patterns and delicate wings. Marvel at their beauty as if observing an illustration from Cymatophoridae to Acronyctidae. The Handmaid moth and Orange Underwing moth take center stage next. Their colors burst forth like fireworks against a twilight sky – a sight that never fails to mesmerize both entomologists and casual observers alike. Skates and rays return once more but this time in Curtis British Entomology Plate 72. The fusion between aquatic elegance and terrestrial artistry is truly breathtaking; it reminds us how interconnected all forms of life are on this planet. Now let's shift our focus to Africa where Batis showcases its avian wonders. Behold the Senegal Batis (Batis senegalensis), an adult male perched delicately on a twig in Mole National Park, Ghana during February's golden light. Its vibrant plumage stands out against lush greenery - a true testament to Mother Nature's artistic palette. Not forgetting its female counterpart, another Senegal Batis graces us with her presence on a neighboring twig.