Insectivorous Collection

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
An illustration by Ferdinand Bauer of an Australian pitcher plant, one of the few plants capable of trapping and digesting insects

Dionaea muscipula, Venus Fly Trap, Dragon Fly caught in lobes of flowering plant and Housefly hovering near by

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
Plate 42 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Nightjar, historical artwork
Nightjar. Historical artwork of a nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) catching an insect in flight. The nightjar usually hunts at dusk or dawn, mainly taking moths and beetles

Namaqua chameleon catching prey
Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching prey with its unfurled tongue. This tongue extends out extremely rapidly in just a few fractions of a second

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkats, also known as suricates, are active mongooses that live in colonies in underground burrows

Green Hermit Hummingbird and passion flower in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Green Hermit Hummingbird, Phaethornis guy, feeding on the nector of a passion flower blossom in Costa Rica

Madagascar pitcher plants {Nepenthes madagascariensis} Pangalanes canal, East Madagascar

Dionaea muscipula, two Venus Fly Traps, one opening to catch fly and the other with fly trapped between closed lobes, front view

Gecko foot, SEM
Gecko foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a geckos foot (Tarentola mauritanica). The foot is covered with ridges and microscopic hairs

Trap of carnivorous plant, Sarracenia leucophylla, Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of of a Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), with secretions of mucilage and a captured insect, Peak District NP, August 2011

Common wasp (Vespa vulgaris) caught in a Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), cultivated, occurs in North America

Black-bellied Hummingbird and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird compete for a feeding
Animals, Birds, A Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, warns off a Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird, Elvira cupreiceps, attempting to feed on a hairy heliconia flower

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird feeds on the nectar of a tropical Passion Flower in
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, feeds on the nectar of a tropical Passion Flower in Costa Rica

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USA, Florida, Port Charlotte. Nine-banded Armadillo North America, USA, Florida, Port Charlotte. Nine-banded Armadillo Date: 22-01-2018

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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia

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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia

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Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus, with food for young, El Verde Mtns. El Yunque National Forest. Puerto Rico Date: 12/07/2006

a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746697 a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepenthes)

The Archer Fish (Toxotes), 1881 (litho)
473216 The Archer Fish (Toxotes), 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archerfish (Spinner Fish or Archer Fish)

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Portrait of Great tit (Parus major) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 02-Apr-20

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Portrait of Eurasian blue tit, (Cyanistes caeruleus) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 02-Apr-20

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Portrait of Eurasian blue tit, (Cyanistes caeruleus) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 02-Apr-20

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European robin, Erithacus rubecula, singing. The robin is diurnal, although has been reported to be active hunting insects on moonlit nights or near artificial light at night

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Meadow pipit, Anthus pratensis. t is primarily a species of open habitats, either uncultivated or low-intensity agriculture, such as pasture, bogs, and moorland

Insectivorous plants (litho)
6013477 Insectivorous plants (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insectivorous plants)

A male White-necked Jacobin perched on a branch in Panama
Animals, Birds, The White-necked Jacobin, Florisuga mellivora, is found from Mexico down to Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil

A female White-bellied Mountain-gem Hummingbird perches in a thicket of Porterweed in the
Animals, Birds, A female White-bellied Mountain-gem Hummingbird, Lampornis hemileucus, perches in a thicket of Porterweed in the cloud forest of Costa Rica

A male Steely-vented Hummingbird feeds on the nector of a Porterweed flower near the
Animals, Birds, A male Steely-vented Hummingbird, Amazilia saucerrottei, feeds on the nector of a Porterweed flower near the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica

A male White-bellied Mountain-gem Hummingbird feeds on a tropical Lobster Claw Heliconia
Animals, Birds, A male White-bellied Mountain-gem Hummingbird, Lampornis hemileucus, feeds on a tropical Lobster Claw Heliconia in Costa Rica

A male Steely-vented Hummingbird perches on the branch of a Porterweed near the Arenal
Animals, Birds, A male Steely-vented Hummingbird, Amazilia saucerrottei, perches a Porterweed flower near the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica

A Black-bellied Hummingbird sits on a lobster-claw heliconia while a Green Thorntail
Animals, Birds, A Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, sits on a lobster-claw heliconia while a Green Thorntail Hummingbird, Discosura conversii, hovers nearby in Costa Rica

A male Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird feeds on the flower of a Rattlesnake Plant in
Animals, Birds, A male Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula, feeds on the nectar of a tropical Rattlesnake Plant in Costa Rica

A female Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem Hummingbird perched on a branch in the
Animals, Birds, A female Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda, perched on a branch in the Savegre River Valley of Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sits on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, sits on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

A male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, feeds on a tropical Costus flower in
Animals, Birds, A male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, feeds on a tropical Costus flower in Costa Rica. The position of the birds wing illustrates the figure-eight beat pattern of

Fiery-throated Hummingbirds in Cost Rica
Animals, Birds, Two Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Panterpe insignis, face off on a branch in Costa Rica

A male Blue-chested Hummingbird perched on a branch in Panama
Animals, Birds, A male Blue-chested Hummingbird, Amazilia amabilis, perched on a branch in the Rainforest Discovery Center in Panama

A Black-bellied Hummingbird feeds on a tropical blueberry flower while a Green Thorntail
Animals, Birds, A male Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, pollinates a tropical blueberry flower while a Green Thorntail Hummingbird, Discosura conversii, waits its turn. Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feeds one of her babies in her nest in Tortuguero
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, feeds one of her babies in her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

Territorial competition between a male Magnificent Hummingbird at right
Animals, Birds, Territorial competition between a male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, at right, and a female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula

A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feeds on a tropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, feeds on a tropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

A male Magnificent Hummingbird photographed in flight with high-speed flash to stop the
Animals, Birds, A male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, photographed in flight with high-speed flash to stop the motion. Costa Rica

A male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem Hummingbird perched on an agave leaf in the
Animals, Birds, A male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda, perched on an agave leaf in the Savegre River Valley of Costa Rica

Coppery-headed Emerald and Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds
Animals, Birds, A Coppery-headed Emerald and a Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feed together on a Lobster Claw Heliconia in Costa Rica

Black-bellied Hummingbird photographed in high key
Animals, Birds, A male Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, and Hairy Heliconia flower, Heliconia vellerigera, in Costa Rica. Photographed in high key for artistic effect

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"Insectivorous Wonders: Nature's Carnivores in Action" Delicate and deadly, the Cephalotus follicularis, also known as the Australian pitcher plant, lures unsuspecting insects into its pitcher-shaped traps with enticing nectar. The Dionaea muscipula, famously called the Venus Fly Trap, showcases its remarkable ability to snap shut when a curious insect triggers its sensitive trigger hairs. A dragonfly finds itself ensnared in the lobes of a captivating flowering plant, becoming an unintended meal for this cunning predator. Hovering nearby is a housefly, unaware of the imminent danger lurking within reach of this carnivorous plant's clutches. Transporting us back in time is a mesmerizing historical artwork depicting a nightjar swooping down to snatch up insects on moonlit nights. Witnessing nature's precision and stealth, we observe a Namaqua chameleon skillfully capturing its prey with lightning-fast tongue strikes. Meerkats exhibit their resourcefulness as they scavenge for small insects amidst arid landscapes while remaining vigilant against potential predators. Once again we encounter the fascinating Cephalotus follicularis - an Australian pitcher plant that entices insects with alluring colors and sweet-smelling secretions before trapping them inside its deceptive pitchers. In Costa Rica's lush rainforests, a Green Hermit Hummingbird hovers gracefully near vibrant passion flowers - both reliant on each other for sustenance through their symbiotic relationship. Journeying to East Madagascar's Pangalanes canal reveals enchanting Madagascar pitcher plants (Nepenthes madagascariensis), showcasing their unique adaptations to capture unsuspecting prey within their elegant pitchers' depths. Two Dionaea muscipula or Venus Fly Traps captivate our attention.