Fly Insect Collection

Venus fly trap
Illustration of a venus fly trap

An insect lands on a Venus flytrap, a meat-eating plant on display at the carnivorous plant fair " Dejate Atrapar" (Let Yourself Get Caught), in Bogota, Colombia July 19, 2018

Flowers in a Glass Vase, c.1670 (oil on canvas mounted on oak))
BAL99456 Flowers in a Glass Vase, c.1670 (oil on canvas mounted on oak)) by Walscapelle, Jacob van (1644-1727); 59.8x47.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Jacob van Walscapelle)

Three Butterflies and a wasp or fly (w/c & gouache)
7415816 Three Butterflies and a wasp or fly (w/c & gouache) by Henstenburgh, Herman (1667-1726); 20.1 x 26.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Herman Henstenburgh)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Oestre; Bot-fly; Bremse (engraving)
7196868 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Oestre; Bot-fly; Bremse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oestre; Bot-fly; Bremse)

Natural Flies and their Larvae, Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho)
7169084 Natural Flies and their Larvae, Artificial Flies for the Months (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Flies and their Larvae)

Aries and Musca Borealis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075936 Aries and Musca Borealis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bouquet of Flowers (oil on copper)
6201823 Bouquet of Flowers (oil on copper) by Bosschaert, Ambrosius the Elder (1573-1621); 23.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Lady in a landscape with a fly on her shoulder: an allegory of touch
829597 Lady in a landscape with a fly on her shoulder: an allegory of touch, 1742 (oil on canvas) by Mijn, Frans van der (1719-93); 87x69.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

Robber Fly eating a bee
A Robber Fly, Asilidae or Assassin Fly which has caught and devouring a bee

Close-up of a marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on a cypress spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias) blossom in a meadow in spring, Styria, Austria

Artificial fishing lures set
Illustration of a Artificial fishing lures set

Fishing hooks with baits
Illustration of a Fishing hooks with baits

Praying mantis larva
Illustration of a Praying mantis larva

European Mantis - Mantis religiosa
Illustration of a European Mantis - Mantis religiosa

A close up of a fly
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"Nature's Carnivorous Beauty: The Enchanting Encounter of a Fly Insect and the Venus Flytrap" In a mesmerizing display of nature's wonders, an unsuspecting fly insect finds itself drawn towards the captivating allure of a Venus flytrap. This meat-eating plant, with its vibrant green leaves and delicate red traps, stands proudly as it awaits its next prey. Meanwhile, in another artistic portrayal, three graceful butterflies flutter alongside a wasp or fly. Skillfully depicted using watercolor and gouache techniques, this artwork captures the intricate beauty of these winged creatures in stunning detail. Delving into the world of entomology further, we encounter engravings from "Le Vocabulaire Illustre. " Here we find depictions of Oestre, Bot-fly, and Bremse - showcasing the diversity within the realm of flies. Moving on to angling enthusiasts' domain, lithographs illustrate both natural flies and their larvae as well as artificial fishing lures for each month. These colorful prints serve as guides for fishermen seeking to entice fish with their expertly crafted imitations. Stepping back in time to 1825 through an etching titled "Aries and Musca Borealis, " Uranias Mirror transports us to celestial realms where constellations take shape. Among them is Musca Borealis - representing a celestial fly that adds whimsy to our cosmic imagination. Shifting gears yet again but remaining rooted in artistry is an oil painting entitled "Bouquet of Flowers. " Amidst this floral arrangement lies a lady adorned with elegance while carrying an unexpected companion - a tiny fly perched upon her shoulder. An allegory emerges; touch symbolized by this minuscule creature reminds us how even small encounters can leave lasting impressions. The circle completes when we witness nature's predatory instincts through photography capturing a robber fly devouring its bee prey.