Invertebrata Collection (page 7)

Morpho menelaus, Amazonian butterfly
An iridescent butterfly from the Amazon. Specimen from display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Eulyes illustris, assassin bug
Assassin bugs mainly inhabit tropical regions. They are blood-sucking predatory insects and are usually brightly coloured

Agrias claudina, butterfly
Photograph of an Agrias claudina, Family Nymphalidae (Charaxinae)

Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coral
Thecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859

Coscinocera hercules, Austrlian hercules moth
A pinned specimen of the Australian hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) (Miskin, 1876). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Morpho menelaus, blue morpho butterfly
Plate 53 from Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian

Tyrophagus casei, cheese mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a cheese mite (x 170). These creatures are generally considered to be a pest, however they are added to Altenburger cheese to give it flavour

SEM of echinoderm steroem
A SEM of an example of stereom of an echinoderm (phylum which consists of 5 classes including starfish). Stereom is the structure formed by the fine networks of calcium carbonate which constitute

Agrias claudina, butterfly
Photograph of an Agrias claudina, Family Nymphalidae (Charaxinae)

Dysdera crocata, woodlouse spider
This spider tends to live underneath stones and logs with its main prey being woodlice

Selenaria maculata, bryozoa
An Australian, free living, bryozoan colony capable of walking along the sea floor. With about 2000 members the colony is some 12mm across

Mawsonites spriggi, fossil jellyfish
This is a cast of the holotype of Mawsonites spriggi, a specimen of the Ediacara fauna from the Pre-cambrian of Australia

Theraphosa leblondi, goliath tarantula
This spider, from the northern Amazonia, has a leg-span of 250mm

Dermanyssus gallinae, red or poultry mite
Scanning electron microscope image of the red or poutry mite. Adults appear red when engorged with blood, but otherwise are black, grey or white. Females are about 1mm long

Termite colony
An opened queen cell of Macrotermes showing the queen surrounded by the smaller king and various castes of workers, soldiers and white larvae

Phthiracarus sp. box mite or armadillo mite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a box mite, showing how the body has fused into one single segment

Biston betularia, peppered moth
Two specimens of the same species of moth illustrating industrial melanism, which is abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)

Melanoplus spretus. Rocky mountain locust
A specimen of the Rocky mountain locust, also called the Rocky mountain grasshopper (Melanoplus spretus). This species that once inhabited the eastern slopes of the Rockies is now extinct

Portunus pelagicus, blue swimming crab
Plate 50 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Ventral view of the large swimming crab native to Indo-Pacific waters

Hydnoceras tuberosum, fossil glass sponge
A vase-shaped, fossil glass (silaceous skeleton) sponge from the Devonian of New York

Coeloptychium agaricoides, fossil sponge
This hexactinellid (six rayed spiculed) sponge originates from the Cretaceous of Westphalia, Germany. It has a maximum diameter 8 cm. Sponges are filter feeders and live on plankton

Papilio panthous, swallowtail
Plate 18 from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Clown beetle specimen from the family Histeridae held at the Natural History Museum, London

Papilio sp. and Cymothoe althea, swallowtails
Watercolour by Gerrit Wartenaar Lambertz from the Cramer Drawings Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Pristonychus complanatus, black ground beetle
A mounted black ground beetle specimen from St. Helena, from the Carabidae family. This species is also known as (Laemonstenus complanatus)

Stomoxys calcitrans, stable fly
Original painting of a stable fly by Amadeo J. E. Terzi, (1872-1956)

Necrophorous, Necrodes & Silpha, beetles
Plate 73, illustrations of various beetles from The Coleoptera of the British Islands Vol 3, 1889 by Rev. Canon Fowler

Coccolith
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a Folkestone chalk surface with Cretaceous coccoliths (x2500 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Dynastes hercules, hercules beetle
A specimen of the hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), 12 cms long, from the Natural History Museums Entomology Department. This species can be found in Central and South America

Schistosoma nasale, bloodfluke
Scanning electron microscope image of a parasitic bloodfluke or flatworm. Coloured artifically by computer

Pthirus pubis, crab louse
A crab louse with a body length 3.5 mm, this species of louse is known to sometimes infest the human body

Psalidognathus friendi, longhorn beetle
A longhorn beetle from the family (Cerambycidae; Prioninae). Specimen originally from South America, now part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Anomala sp. chafer beetle
A shining leaf chafer beetle photographed in Sri Lanka. These beetles feed on leaves, flowers, or flower parts

Nipponites mirabilis, ammonite
This ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil

Noble Chafer

Archispirostreptus gigas, African giant black millipede
An African giant black millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas). This species which is native to sub-tropical and tropical regions of western Africa is one of the worlds largest millipedes which can grow

Liposcelis bostrychophilus, booklouse
A booklouse is any of numerous species of tiny wingless insects which feed on the starches and moulds found on in books and on paper

Schizodactylus monstrosus, monstrous dune cricket
Photograph of Schizodactylus monstrosus

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly
Specimen drawer of golden birdwing butterflys, collected by Alfred Russel Wallace

Gyrodactylus, aquatic parasite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a monogenean, Gyrodactylus, a small leech-like parasite on the skin of a salmon (x 600)

Phyllium sp. Oriental leaf insect
Leaf insects are characterised a green or brown, flattened body which closely resembles the foliage on which they live

Callicore astarte, eighty eight butterfly
Photograph of the underside of a mounted specimen of (Callicore astarte) known as B.D. in Trinidad. Found in Colombia, Venezuela, tropical South America east of the Andes, and the island of Trinidad

Gasterophilus, horse botfly
The larva of the horse botfly (Gasterophilus) which upon hatching migrate internally where they grow and attach themselves to the stomach wall of horses. Photographed by Martin Hall

Dermatobia hominis, botfly
The larvae of the flesh eating botfly found on a cow, near Pelotas, Brazil. Photographed by Martin Hall

Papilio xuthus, swallowtail butterfly
Photograph of a Natural History Museum mounted specimen of a swallowtail butterfly, viewed from above

Kodonophyllum truncatum, fossil coral
Kodonophyllum truncatum (Linne) from the Silurian period, Dudley, West Midlands, England

Acronicta psi, grey dagger moth caterpillar
Grey dagger moth caterpillars feed on many types of tree and shrub including; birch, lime and hawthorn. The adult moths display black dagger-like markings on their wings

Hippurites radiosus, rudist mollusc shell
Rudist mollusc shells are elongated molluscs and were also reef builders. Specimen dates from the Late Cretaceous, Des Moulins, Charente, France

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"Invertebrata: A Fascinating World of Wonders" Step into the mesmerizing realm of invertebrates, where an array of extraordinary creatures awaits. From the resplendent Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the captivating Chrysina limbata silver chafer beetle, this diverse group never fails to amaze. Delve into the world of entomology specimens and witness their intricate beauty up close. Marvel at the delicate wingspan of a cloudless sulphur butterfly, Phoebis sennae, or explore Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier and discover a stunning variety of European dragonflies. Venture beneath the waves and encounter an ancient giant - the magnificent octopus. Its intelligence and adaptability are awe-inspiring as it gracefully navigates its watery domain. Travel back in time through fossil records and uncover extinct marine reptiles that once ruled prehistoric oceans. Admire Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite with its perfectly preserved spiral shell that tells tales from millions of years ago. Nature's artistry takes center stage with Ophrys apifera, commonly known as bee orchid. This remarkable flower mimics bees so convincingly that it attracts pollinators effortlessly. Witness nature's coevolutionary dance between Xanthopan morganii praedicta sphinx moth and Angraecum sesquipedale orchid – their symbiotic relationship is nothing short of astonishing. Meet Ocypus olens, better known as devil's coach horse beetle model; its fierce appearance belies its role in maintaining ecological balance by devouring decaying matter. Observe leaf-cutter ants diligently carrying pieces of foliage several times their size – these tiny architects demonstrate incredible teamwork while building their elaborate underground colonies. Invertebrata encompasses a vast tapestry of life, each thread woven with intricate adaptations and captivating stories.