Insecta Collection (page 4)

Sulphur butterfly (Phoebis sp. )
Sulphur butterfly (Phoebis sp.). This is the underside of the butterfly which is native to central and South America

Katydid (Tettigoniidae), captive, Costa Rica, Central America

Emperor Swallowtail -Papilio ophidicephalus-

European Pied Flycatcher -Ficedula hypoleuca-, male with an insect in its beak perched on a branch, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Sooty Copper -Lycaena tityrus- on Brown Knapweed -Centaurea jacea-, Hessen, Germany

Heath Fritillary -Melitaea athalia- on clover blossom

Chalkhill Blue -Polyommatus coridon- male on Orchis, Trenchtling, Hochschwab, Styria, Austria, Europe

Fulgora laternaria, peanut head bug. How the peanut head bug got its name is self-evident. Its spectacular head is shaped like a peanut and, at six centimetres or so, is almost as long as its body

Specimens collected by Darwin on the voyage of the Beagle 18
A case displaying various beetle specimens collected by Charles Darwin during the Beagle voyage, as well as a map of the ships route

Caterpillar egg
Scanning electron microscope image of a caterpillar egg (x 90), the caterpillar emerges by chewing through the shell (x 350)

Blackfly antenna
Scanning electron microscope image of a blackfly antenna (x 350). These long sensory organs feel and taste objects as well as sensing vibrations and smells (x 1.1K)

Inachis io Linneaus, peacock butterfly
Close up of wing of peacock butterfly from the family Nymphalida. Magnified wing detail from specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussaint von Charpentier (1780-1847). 1840

Apatura iris, purple emperor
Plate 20 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Anopheles gambiae, mosquito
Scanning electron microscope image showing a close-up of the compound eye of a female mosquito (x 2200 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Morpho menelaus, blue morpho
Scanning electron microscope image of the wing scales from the wing of a South American blue morpho butterfly (x 670 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Thrip, SEM
Thrip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a thrip or thunder fly (Heliothrips sp.). Its compound eyes (brown) and antennae (between eyes) are seen

Anopheles mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito, the vector for the malaria parasite in Asia

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus- sucking nectar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Colony of small Permanent Currant Aphids -Aphidula schneideri-, pests, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Fruit fly, SEM Z340 / 0700
Fruit fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii). Its two compound eyes (red) are seen on either side of the head

Butterfly wing scales. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of scales from the topside of a wing of an aega morpho (Morpho aega) butterfly

Gall midge in Baltic amber
A gall midge is a fragile mosquito-like fly which produces galls on plants, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

A Selection of Museum Specimens
Specimens here include an Entomological tray of insect from the order Orthoptera, a herbarium sheet from Cooks first voyage collected in New South Wales, Australia in 1770 and fish specimens

Chrysolina menthastri, mint leaf beetle eating a mint leaf
A bronze-green rounded leaf beetle feeding on a mint leaf. These beetles are common in the U.K and favour damp waterside habitats

Southern festoon butterfly (Zerynthia polyxena). This is the darker orange form (forma ochracea). Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece, in April

Bumble bee collecting pollen
Bumble bee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen fom a flower. Bumble bees are important pollinators

Jewel beetle (Chrysochroa rajah)

Swarm of bees (suborder Apocrita), illustration

Cricket hearing organ, SEM
Cricket hearing organ. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the hearing organ (tympanum) on the foreleg of a female house cricket (Acheta domestica)

Dragonflies, 17th century artwork. Dragonflies are predatory winged insects that feed on small insects in and around wetlands areas. The adult form, seen here, develops from an aquatic larval stage

Libellulium longialata, dragonfly
Fossil dragonfly from the Late Jurassic (150 million years old), Germany. On display in From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Bluebottle maggots
Numerous bluebottle fly maggots or larvae feeding on carrion

Flatid planthopper nymph (Flatidae), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Spotted lanternfly (Lycoma delicatula) fourth instar nymph, Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennsylvania, USA, July

Cow killer velvet ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) on white background, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA September

Japanese Rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma dichotoma) male, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) a hawkmoth caterpillar that resembles a viper when threatened, on branch, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Spiny devil katydid (Panacanthus cuspidatus), Napo, Ecuador, South America

Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) nymph feeding on a green leaf, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. April

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f. carbonaria next to the typical paler form on dark soot-covered bark

Atlas beetle / Three-horned rhinoceros beetle male (Chalcosoma sp.) with enourmous horns, used to fight rival males. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Dragon mantis (Toxodera beieri), detail of head showing large compound eyes giving it the visual acuity to hunt fast-moving prey. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) Isle of Marinduque, Philipines

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Saturniid moth (Leucanella hosmera), Chiriqui Province, Panama, South America

Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca), resting at the water surface, Europe, August, controlled conditions

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"Insecta: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Wonders" Ornithoptera alexandrae, commonly known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcases its majestic beauty with vibrant hues and intricate patterns. Honey bees diligently work on a honeycomb, their teamwork and precision creating the sweet nectar we all enjoy. Entomology specimens offer a glimpse into the incredible diversity of insects, each specimen telling a unique story of adaptation and survival. The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) takes a moment to sunbathe on a plant, its wings spread wide to soak up the warm rays of sunlight. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) gracefully bask in the morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK, painting the landscape with delicate shades of blue. The Chrysina limbata silver chafer beetle shines like molten metal under sunlight, reminding us that even tiny creatures can possess extraordinary allure. Inachis io or peacock butterfly captivates with its iridescent wings resembling an artist's masterpiece as it flutters through meadows and gardens. The Red Admiral - Vanessa atalanta - embarks on a quest for nectar amidst blooming Common Boneset in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; nature's harmonious dance between insect and flower unfolds before our eyes. Sea green swallowtail butterfly glides effortlessly through coastal landscapes, enchanting observers with its ethereal beauty against azure skies and emerald waves. Under microscopic scrutiny lies the intricate world of fruit flies (SEM Z340 / 0768), revealing their astonishing complexity despite their diminutive size – yet another reminder that appearances can be deceiving. Phoebis sennae or cloudless sulphur butterfly brings sunshine wherever it goes; its golden wings brightening up gardens and meadows with their radiant glow.