Insect Collection (page 19)

Glowworms
5307457 Glowworms.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting glowworms. Glowworm is the common name for various groups of insect larvae and adult larviform females that glow through bioluminescence)

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855724 Costume of the area of Dieppe.; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. Rear view of a bonnet with its papillon (butterfly) wings folded toward the front, giving it a very different air

Illustration of a beetle and some seagulls. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire)
5669605 Illustration of a beetle and some seagulls. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

Cartoon depicting an ingenious artist troubled by flies during the hot summer
5308960 Cartoon depicting an ingenious artist troubled by flies during the hot summer; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an ingenious artist troubled by flies during the hot summer)

Cartoon commenting on the fear of spreading the Colorado Beetle, which was a major pest of potato crops, 19th century
5308776 Cartoon commenting on the fear of spreading the Colorado Beetle, which was a major pest of potato crops, 19th century; (add.info)

A Mole Cricket
5308483 A Mole Cricket.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Mole Cricket. Mole crickets are cylindrical-bodied insects about 3-5 centimetres long)

Grasshoppers eating, c.1910 (print)
7293334 Grasshoppers eating, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Grasshoppers eating in Africa. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

Aquatic insects (Ensemble) - aquatic insects, Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4990219 Aquatic insects (Ensemble) - aquatic insects, Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Aquatic insects (Ensemble) - aquatic insects

Archon centaurus (Ensemble de scarabee rhinoceros d'Afrique - African Rhinoceros Beetles)
CSO4990211 Archon centaurus (Ensemble de scarabee rhinoceros d'Afrique - African Rhinoceros Beetles), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

India cockroach, Natural History Museum of Marseille
CSO4997013 India cockroach, Natural History Museum of Marseille; (add.info.: India cockroach, Natural History Museum of Marseille); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Snapping termite, terms fatalis, termite queen, soldiers and workers. Vignette of man with axe hitting a termite mound
FLO4720259 Snapping termite, terms fatalis, termite queen, soldiers and workers. Vignette of man with axe hitting a termite mound

The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature)
VEN5028049 The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Le pou de l'ane - in " Esperienze intorno alla generazione degli insetti" Firenze 1668 by Francesco Redi
XEE5031831 Le pou de l'ane - in " Esperienze intorno alla generazione degli insetti" Firenze 1668 by Francesco Redi; (add.info)

Representation of different types of butterflies, dragonflies, worms, grasshoppers
VEN5029403 Representation of different types of butterflies, dragonflies, worms, grasshoppers. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on insects

Moonlight queen moth, Siga liris (Phalaena liris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4974673 Moonlight queen moth, Siga liris (Phalaena liris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

representation of an insect Dynaste hercules (Hercules beetle) Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private
ELD4951285 representation of an insect Dynaste hercules (Hercules beetle) Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Insects, variety including beetles. 19th century lithography
NWI4955528 Insects, variety including beetles. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Insects, variety including beetles. 19th century lithography.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box, 1900
LUX4770843 France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box, 1900; (add.info.: France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box)

Allegory of Russia in the form of a young woman in a butterfly with wings of the color of the Russian flag
JAB5037078 Allegory of Russia in the form of a young woman in a butterfly with wings of the color of the Russian flag. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info)

Butterfly Attacus large night peacock (ATTACUS PAVONIA MAJOR)
JAB5036890 Butterfly Attacus large night peacock (ATTACUS PAVONIA MAJOR).; (add.info.: Butterfly Attacus large night peacock (ATTACUS PAVONIA MAJOR).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Butterfly Ecaille Hebe (CHELONIA HEBE) Lepidoptere
JAB5036886 Butterfly Ecaille Hebe (CHELONIA HEBE) Lepidoptere, ; (add.info.: Butterfly Ecaille Hebe (CHELONIA HEBE) Lepidoptere, ); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Jule Lucifuge (JUIUS LUCIFUGUS) In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036879 Jule Lucifuge (JUIUS LUCIFUGUS) In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny

War 1914-1918: poilu seeks his lice sitting in a trench (photo)
JAB5036126 War 1914-1918: poilu seeks his lice sitting in a trench (photo); (add.info.: War 1914-1918: a hairy deshabille seeks his lice sitting in a trench.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Lilies and anemone ties with a ribbon, with a butterfly - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795)
FLO4682688 Lilies and anemone ties with a ribbon, with a butterfly - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795), author of the bouquet of the cover, or A.Bres

Musk purple, with insects - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795)
FLO4682332 Musk purple, with insects - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795), author of the cover bouquet, or A.Bres

Lepidoptere, butterfly de nuit, Eumorphia phorbas - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4682876 Lepidoptere, butterfly de nuit, Eumorphia phorbas - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany, 1812; (add.info.: Lepidoptere)

Wart-biter, Decticus verrucivorus (Brown spotted locust, Gryllus verrucivorus)
FLO4683549 Wart-biter, Decticus verrucivorus (Brown spotted locust, Gryllus verrucivorus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Parides aeneas and Papilio peranthus butterflies (Papilio aeneas, Papilio peranthus)
FLO4683135 Parides aeneas and Papilio peranthus butterflies (Papilio aeneas, Papilio peranthus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Corn cricket, Hetrodes pupus (Pupal locust, Gryllus pupus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4681776 Corn cricket, Hetrodes pupus (Pupal locust, Gryllus pupus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Typhoon beetle, Scarabaeus typhoon. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4681621 Typhoon beetle, Scarabaeus typhoon. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Scarabee Goliath. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN
FLO4681592 Scarabee Goliath. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN, by Frederick Noder and George Shaw for the naturalist collection

Mant leaf. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN
FLO4682163 Mant leaf. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN, by Frederick Noder and George Shaw for the naturalist collection

Pseudoscorpion. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration S
FLO4681916 Pseudoscorpion. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration S, by George Shaw for the naturalist collection

Scarlet or red-striped leafwing, Siderone galanthis, and cardinal butterfly, Argynnis pandora
FLO4681873 Scarlet or red-striped leafwing, Siderone galanthis, and cardinal butterfly, Argynnis pandora. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Moth moon, male (Actias luna). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680733 Moth moon, male (Actias luna). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by Frederick Nodder (1751-1801) and George Shaw

Insect Arctorthezia cataphracta, seen from above and below, with an egg. Unsigned illustration
FLO4680569 Insect Arctorthezia cataphracta, seen from above and below, with an egg. Unsigned illustration (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)

Locust, grasshopper variety. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder
FLO4680295 Locust, grasshopper variety. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Midas. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4680283 Midas. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection, published in 1793 by George Shaw.; (add.info.: Midas)

Golden mite mite. Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)
FLO4680263 Golden mite mite. Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Adriandolo or Lolonandriana from Madagascar. Unsigned illustration (Frederick Nodder and George Shaw)
FLO4680239 Adriandolo or Lolonandriana from Madagascar. Unsigned illustration (Frederick Nodder and George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)

The great night peacock (Saturnia pyri) native of Africa. The original specimen was brought back from Sierra Leone
FLO4687754 The great night peacock (Saturnia pyri) native of Africa. The original specimen was brought back from Sierra Leone and is more than 20 cm long.; (add.info)

The great changing march (Apatura iris), lepidoptere. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet
FLO4687752 The great changing march (Apatura iris), lepidoptere. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des Curiosites et Beautes de la Nature

American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee
FLO4685764 American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee, Bombylius medius, and leathery cerambyx beetle, Cerambyx coriarius, with eggs

Giant mantis, variety of phasm. Copper engraving, illustration by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684274 Giant mantis, variety of phasm. Copper engraving, illustration by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) and George Shaw for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Fulgore carries lantern, lantern fly or peanut bug. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684239 Fulgore carries lantern, lantern fly or peanut bug. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), George Shaw's illustration for the naturalist collection

Dindenaut - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933366 Dindenaut - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a young girl in the wings of a butterfly
IMB4940219 Portrait of a young girl in the wings of a butterfly.; (add.info.: Portrait of a young girl in the wings of a butterfly.); © Imagebroker

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper, honey recovery phase, 1910
LUX4801581 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper, honey recovery phase, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper

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"Insects: Nature's Tiny Wonders Unveiled" Majestic and rare, the Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, gracefully flutters through the rainforests. A mesmerizing sight - honey bees diligently at work on a honeycomb, creating nature's golden elixir. Delving into the intricate world of honey bees (Apis mellifera), witness their fascinating life cycle in an expanded cross-section of a hive. The Venus fly trap - a carnivorous plant that lures unsuspecting insects with its captivating beauty before trapping them for nourishment. Step into the entomologist's realm and marvel at an array of meticulously preserved insect specimens, each telling its own story. Journey back in time through historical artwork depicting bee anatomy, showcasing how our understanding of these buzzing creatures has evolved over centuries. Maria Sibylla Merian's exquisite butterfly illustrations transport us to a world where colors dance on delicate wings with unmatched elegance. Explore the diversity of insects through an assortment of species; from beetles to butterflies, each one plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. Catching some rays on a sun-kissed plant leaf, the Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) basks in warmth while displaying its vibrant patterns for all to admire. Behold the beetle display case J970134 – an extraordinary collection showcasing nature’s incredible variety within this diverse insect order.