Invertebrate Collection (page 14)

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on coral reef with Pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis), Hawaii

Sea anemone (Calliactis parasitica) usually associated with hermit crabs, here on a Mediterranean bonnet shell (Semicassis granulata), Ponza island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis. Hill Country, Texas, USA

Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Hill Country, Texas, USA

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata), two resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) female laying eggs on branch. Parainen, Finland. July

Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata) close up, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK, April. Focus stacked image

RF - Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) nectaring on Verbena (Verbena sp). Cornwall, England, UK. September. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) eating fish at night, portrait. The Bahamas

White and yellow nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) feeding on a sea mat (Membranipora membranacea). Shetland Islands, Scotland, British Isles. United Kingdom. North East Atlantic Ocean

Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis), Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol, UK

Apple hawk-moth (Langia zenzeroides formosana) Nzaus Mamei Jianshih Village, Hsssinchu County, Taiwan, Controlled conditions

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) on white flowerhead, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Spoonwing / Thread-winged antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) on flower, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. June

Cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) on lichen encrusted twig. France. May

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Portrait of a Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa) Yorkshire, August. Focus stacked image

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus), adult male on oak tree, Italy

Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly pair, in flight and nectaring on Thistle. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. June

A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) and red sea whip (Ellisella sp) with schooling silversides fish above. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) releases a large cloud of gametes as it spawns on a coral reef, while a Threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) looks

RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae which are responsible for nutrition and the vibrant colours. Lembeh Strait, North Sulaweisi, Indonesia

RF - Male Comet Moth (Argema mittrei). Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) resting among foliage, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. June

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on flower head, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Male common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) basking wings open on grass, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. June

Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto), Mariposario del Drago, Icod de Los Vinos, Tenerife, August

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) feeding on knapweed Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, England, UK. June

Inser Weiher in autumn, a pond with red coloured water, caused by dissolved tannins. Berner Seeland, Berne, Switzerland, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Army ant (Eciton burchellii) carrying prey, Copalinga Reserve, Ecuador

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) showing arms and suckers, Vernon Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids, Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. September

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

Stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

Opalescent nudibranchs (Hermissenda crassicornis) and Mushroom compound ascidians (Distaplia occidentalis). Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) with oral hood for catching planktonic prey. In the Pacific Northwest they are often found clinging to bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)

Sea butterfly (Cymbulia peronii) originally classed as Pseudothecosomata. Cymbuliidae are pelagic sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs. Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde. Controlled conditions

Saturniid moth larva (Aurivillius triramis) close up of body segments, Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Godmans silkmoth (Antheraea godmani) close up of eye spot on wing, Chiriqui Province, Panama

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"Invertebrates: A Diverse World of Wonders" Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcases its vibrant colors and intricate patterns in flight. Witness the fascinating symbiotic relationship between a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and its parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), clinging onto its host for survival. Delve into the world of entomology specimens, where meticulously preserved insects reveal their beauty under careful examination. Behold the majestic presence of a giant octopus, an intelligent creature that roams the depths of our oceans with grace and mystery. Through a Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), explore the astonishing details of a praying mantis at 30x magnification, revealing its intricate features like never before. "The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters" - an intriguing American cartoon from 1882 depicting England as an imperialistic octopus greedily grabbing land across continents. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) bask in the gentle morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK, creating a breathtaking sight to behold. The Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) spreads its wings wide open, showcasing its striking coloration against nature's canvas. Meet Chrysina limbata, the silver chafer beetle adorned with shimmering hues that catch sunlight and captivate onlookers' attention. Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning as it releases streams of sperm from its arms underwater—a captivating moment captured by Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 winner in the Underwater category. Dive into Croatia's Adriatic Sea to encounter Janolus cristatus—a stunning nudibranch species—gracefully gliding through the waters of Vela Luka, Korcula Island.