Insectivore Collection (page 16)

Cobra lilies (Darlingtonia californica). These are insectivorous pitcher plants. Photographed in the Klamath mountains, northern California, USA

Chat flycatcher on a branch
Chat flycatcher (Melaenornis infuscatus) on a branch. Photographed in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Snake fly (Raphidia notata) on a leaf. Photographed in France

Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) emerging from its burrow. Photographed in France

Greater bladderwort, light micrograph
Greater bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris), light micrograph. This carnivorous plant traps small aquatic animals in its bladders (one seen at lower centre)

Fly caught in sundew, SEM
Fly trapped in sundew. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fly trapped on a leaf of Cape sundew (Drosera capensis)

Great sundew (Drosera anglica). This plant is carnivorous, feeding on insects that become trapped in the sticky hairs on its leaves. Photographed in August

Round-leaved sundew, Drosera rotundifolia
Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). The hairs on the leaves of this carnivorous plant secrete a sticky substance that traps passing insects

A perched Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) perched in an Ocotillo bush in the Arizona desert, USA

White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) perched on a rock in Arizona, USA

Inca dove (Columbina inca) perched on a rock in the Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Male Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus) on the ground in the Sonoran desert, Arizona

Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) in a dead bush in the Arizona desert, USA

Blackstart in a tree
Blackstart (Cercomela melanura) in a tree. The blackstart is a chat found in desert regions in North Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula

Head of a pipistrelle bat. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) juvenile, at garden pond, Warwickshire, England, summer

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Young

European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) babies, in nest, Spain

Pitcher Plant - insectivorous
ROG-10314 Pitcher Plant - insectivorous Sarracenia purpurea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European Hedgehog - drinking at garden pond - with reflection - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5063 European Hedgehog - drinking at garden pond - with reflection Lower Saxony - Germany Erinaceus europaeus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hedgehog - tightly rolled
ROG-3694 HEDGEHOG - TIGHTLY ROLLED Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long-leaved Butterwort (Pinguicula longifolia) on rock ledge, Pyrenees, Spain
ROG-13227 Long-leaved Butterwort on rock ledge Pyrenees, Spain Pinguicula longifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) in flower, with insects on leaves. Scotland
ROG-12615 Common butterwort in flower, with insects on leaves. Scotland Pinguicula vulgaris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

An insectivorous plant Cobra Lily (Darlingtonia californica) in the Klamath Mountains, North California
ROG-13001 An insectivorous plant Cobra Lily in the Klamath Mountains, North California, USA Darlingtonia californica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alice The Naked Hedgehog
PM-6379 Alice The Naked Hedgehog Erinaceus europeus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oblong-leaved Sundew
ME-1774 Oblong-leaved Sundew Drosera intermedia Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Round-leaved Sundew
ME-1794 Round-leaved Sundew Drosera rotundifolia Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reinwardt's Pitcher Plant - aerial pitchers, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia JPF33162
JPF-13337 Reinwardts Pitcher Plant - aerial pitchers Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Nepenthes reinwardtiana Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hedgehog - 3 days old, UK
DOW-76 HEDGEHOG - 3 days old UK Erinaceus europaeus Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pimpernel Sundew - on granite outcrop - Shannon National Park - Western Australia JPF22925
JPF-13127 Pimpernel Sundew - on granite outcrop Shannon National Park - Western Australia Drosera glanduligera Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Serotine Bat
JD-14420 SEROTINE BAT - hangs on wood beam UK Eptesicus serotinus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hedgehog - self annointing - Cornwall - UK
DAC-306 Hedgehog - self annointing Cornwall - UK Erinaceus europaeus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hedgehog - Cornwall - UK
DAC-305 Hedgehog Cornwall - UK Erinaceus europaeus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Grey Hornbill - male - Sub-Saharan Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa
ASW-4846 African Grey Hornbill - male Sub-Saharan Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Tockus nasutus Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Glossy Starling - widespread in western Angola and southern Africa - Mopani - Kruger National Park - South Africa
ASW-4844 Cape Glossy Starling - widespread in western Angola and southern Africa Mopani - Kruger National Park - South Africa Lamprotornis nitens Alan J. S

Southern Ground Hornbill - in flight - Endemic in central and southern Africa
ASW-4848 Southern Ground Hornbill - in flight Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Bucorvus leadbeateri Endemic in central and southern Africa. Alan J. S

Southern Ground Hornbill - perched in tree - Endemic in central and southern Africa
ASW-4849 Southern Ground Hornbill - perched in tree Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Bucorvus leadbeateri Alan J. S

Crested Francolin - foraging - Eastern and southern Africa, west through Botswana to northern Namibia
ASW-4845 Crested Francolin - foraging Sirheni, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Dendroperdix sephaena Eastern and southern Africa, west through Botswana to northern Namibia. Sirheni, Alan J. S

Eastern Black-headed Oriole - attracted to ripening wild figs - Eastern and southern Africa - Satara - Kruger National
ASW-4843 Eastern Black-headed Oriole - attracted to ripening wild figs Eastern and southern Africa - Satara - Kruger National Park - South Africa Oriolus larvatus Alan J. S

Tree Squirrels - group basking in early morning sun on tree branch - Biyamiti, Kruger National Park, South Africa
ASW-4865 Tree Squirrels - group basking in early morning sun on tree branch Biyamiti, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Paraxerus cepapi Alan J. S

Hedgehog - being pestered by Terrier
AEB-1529 Hedgehog - being pestered by Terrier Elizabeth Bomford Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mole - emerging from molehole in lawn. Bay of Somme -Picardie - France
WAT-15767 Mole - emerging from molehole in lawn Bay of Somme -Picardie - France Talpa europaea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mole -close-up of nose. Bay of Somme -Picardie - France
WAT-15768 Mole - close-up of nose. Bay of Somme -Picardie - France Talpa europaea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

hedgehog - in a garden
WAT-15636 hedgehog - in a garden Alsace - France Erinaceus europaeus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mole - eating worm. Bay of Somme -Picardie - France
WAT-15772 Mole - close-up of foot Bay of Somme -Picardie - France Talpa europaea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser bladderwort (Utricularia minor). Dorset bog
ROG-12469 Lesser bladderwort Dorset bog. UK Utricularia minor Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Desert / Ethiopian Hedgehog - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
DOW-359 Desert / Ethiopian Hedgehog Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Paraechinus aethiopicus Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yellow / Eastern Golden Weaver - male displaying on nest - eastern coastal strip from South Africa to Kenya
ASW-4839 Yellow / Eastern Golden Weaver - male displaying on nest Qolora Mouth, nr East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ploceus subaureus Alan J. S

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Insectivores: Nature's Tiny Pest Controllers 🐛✨ From the mesmerizing Venus fly trap to the adorable Short-eared Elephant shrew, insectivores come in all shapes and sizes. These fascinating creatures have evolved unique adaptations to survive on a diet primarily consisting of insects. Imagine stumbling upon a Hedgehog nestled comfortably in a flower pot, using its spiky exterior as protection while it searches for tasty bugs. Meanwhile, deep underground, the industrious Common Mole tirelessly hunts for worms to satisfy its insatiable appetite. Speaking of moles, have you ever wondered what they do beneath our feet? With their keen sense of smell and powerful digging claws, these elusive creatures navigate through dark tunnels devouring unsuspecting worms that cross their path. Not far away from the mole's domain lies another hedgehog exploring flower pots with curiosity. Their prickly quills serve as armor against predators while they happily munch on insects found amidst garden foliage. But wait. Have you ever seen a hedgehog swimming? Thanks to digital manipulation by JD and VT adding snorkels and flippers, this little creature takes an adventurous dip with style, and are not limited to land-dwelling species alone; some take flight like the Nightjar depicted in historical artwork. These nocturnal birds gracefully swoop through the night sky catching flying insects mid-air—a true marvel of nature's precision. Lastly, we can't forget about our scaly friends—the Chinese water dragon. This reptile thrives near aquatic habitats where it feasts on small insects buzzing around ponds or streams. Insectivores play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations naturally. So next time you spot one of these incredible critters—whether it be a Venus fly trap capturing prey or a Leptictidium leaping after bugs—take a moment to appreciate their remarkable adaptations and contributions within our intricate ecosystem.