Invertebrate Collection (page 2)

Simulium damnosum, Simulian blackfly
Scanning electron microscope image of the head showing the compound eye (x 130). The fly is a vector of a parasite which causes River Blindness. Coloured artifically by computer

Flea illustration
Page 201 from Micrographia or some Physiological description of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses (1665) by Robert Hooke

Snail teeth

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfl
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly from the family Papilionidae

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Acorn weevil (Curculio glandium) Portrait on an Oak bud, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked - Captive

Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) roosting on larval foodplant Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), UK - Captive - Focus Stacked Image

Malaysian Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) pink colour morph, camouflaged on an orchid. Captive, from Malaysia

Partial fossil remains of the giant millepede, Arthropleura
Measuring 7.1 cm long, this Carboniferous fossil represents only part of a leg of the giant millepede Arthropleura

Trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus chelifer) portrait, Wayqecha, Peru

Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Malaysian Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) white colour morph camouflaged on an orchid. Captive. Originating from Malaysia

RF - Composite image of tropical nudibranchs on a black background showing variety and abundance of nudibranch species, Indo-Pacific

Deep sea jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) juvenile, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic ocean

Borneo giant forest scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus) resting inside a fallen hollow log. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo. Photographed with natural light and UV light

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Water fleas (Daphnia sp. ) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond
Water fleas (Daphnia sp.) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Digital composite

Fen raft spider / Great raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius) sub-adult. Norfolk Broads, UK, September. Vulnerable species

Man-of-war fish (Nomeus gronovi) living within deadly tentacles of Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis), to whose toxin it is ten times more resistant than other fish, at sea surface. Dominica

Ammonite fossil
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Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) yellow female on Honesty flower, Bristol, UK, April

Electric fileclam / Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). West Papua, Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

RF - Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on flower. North Tyrol, Austria. June. Focus stacked image. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. December

European swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) on flower, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

RF - Devils flower mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) male, captive, occurs in Africa

Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) portrait, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. April

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK. JUne 2016

Nudibranchs (Doto greenamyeri) newly described species on feather hydroids. Seraya Bay, north coast of Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Portrait of Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in open water above a coral reef at night. Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Edwards Atlas Moth (Attacus edwardsii) in defensive posture, Bhutan, June

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas
Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp.) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana, side view

Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp. )
Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.)

Doryaspis swim amongst a bed of Anthozoa
8-inch-long jawless fish of the genus Doryaspis swim amongst a bed of Anthozoa of the order Actiniaria (AKA sea anemones) 410 million years ago in what is today the Svalbard archipelago in Norway

Arthropleura invertebrate on white background. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period

20th Century Art: Weevil (Rhopalomesites tardyi), 1998 by Ma
Watercolour. Russell is an example of a scientist turned artist. Trained initially as an entomologist his combined love of beetles and art resulted in a series of exceptional drawings of weevils

Morpho rhetenor, blue morpho butterfly
Illustrative plate of a blue morpho butterfly from Insects of China by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Sir Joseph Banks herbarium and library at Soho Square
Sir Joseph Banks herbarium and part library in his house at 32 Soho Square, London. It remained there until 1827 when it was moved to the British Museum at Montagu House

Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach. San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Tropical East Pacific Ocean

Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) defending their leaf nest, Daintree River, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on leaf. Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary, Queensland, Australia. Captive

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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.