Invertebrate Collection (page 5)

Crinoids
Criniods lived during the Lower Jurassic period. Their modern equivalents include echinoderms such as seaurchins, starfish and sea cucumbers

Caterpillar egg
Scanning electron microscope image of a caterpillar egg (x 90), the caterpillar emerges by chewing through the shell (x 350)

Blackfly antenna
Scanning electron microscope image of a blackfly antenna (x 350). These long sensory organs feel and taste objects as well as sensing vibrations and smells (x 1.1K)

Inachis io Linneaus, peacock butterfly
Close up of wing of peacock butterfly from the family Nymphalida. Magnified wing detail from specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussaint von Charpentier (1780-1847). 1840

Plate 45 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 45 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussaint von Charpentier (1780-1847), 1840

Apatura iris, purple emperor
Plate 20 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Anopheles gambiae, mosquito
Scanning electron microscope image showing a close-up of the compound eye of a female mosquito (x 2200 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Morpho menelaus, blue morpho
Scanning electron microscope image of the wing scales from the wing of a South American blue morpho butterfly (x 670 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Cephalodiscus species
Plate 5 from British Antarctic Expedition 1910 -13 (Terra Nova): Zoology. Vol. IV, (1918) NO. 2. Cephalodiscus. By W. G. Ridewood, D.Sc. Pp. 11-82 : 12 textfigures, 5 plates and a map. 1918, 4to

Crustacea and Arachnida (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273168 Crustacea and Arachnida (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Foraminifer model
Model of typical nummulitic foraminfer after Zittel

Gall midge in Baltic amber
A gall midge is a fragile mosquito-like fly which produces galls on plants, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

A Selection of Museum Specimens
Specimens here include an Entomological tray of insect from the order Orthoptera, a herbarium sheet from Cooks first voyage collected in New South Wales, Australia in 1770 and fish specimens

Scientist working with a ragworm specimen
Scientist dissecting a ragworm specimen, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysolina menthastri, mint leaf beetle eating a mint leaf
A bronze-green rounded leaf beetle feeding on a mint leaf. These beetles are common in the U.K and favour damp waterside habitats

Banded Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) adult, resting on twig, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis) adult female, basking on rock, Powys, Wales, september

Lesser Marsh Grasshopper (Chorthippus albomarginatus) adult, with leg on head, resting on flowerhead, Leicestershire, England, august

Migrant Hawker - Dragonfly - male - Cornwall - UK
DAC-276 Migrant Hawker - Dragonfly - male Cornwall - UK Aeshna mixta David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orange cup coral, Tubastrea faulkneri, open polyps at night, West Escarceo, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Burnished Brass moth (Diachrysia chrysitis), Dorset garden
ROG-13338 Burnished Brass moth Dorset garden, UK Diachrysia chrysitis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A pretty micro-moth on Corn Marigold : Pyrausta purpuralis, Dorset
ROG-13332 A pretty micro-moth on Corn Marigold Dorset, UK Pyrausta purpuralis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Emerald Moth (Hemistola chrysoprasaria) adult, resting on dandelion seedhead, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Libellulium longialata, dragonfly
Fossil dragonfly from the Late Jurassic (150 million years old), Germany. On display in From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Bluebottle maggots
Numerous bluebottle fly maggots or larvae feeding on carrion

Accumulation of land snails (Euryptyxis labiosa), escaping the desert heat by resting on a shrubs bark, Ayn Sahnawt, Sultanate of Oman, February

Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes (Zoosphaerium neptunus) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult male, feeding on helenium flower, Essex, England, july

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Patterns in the sand dunes (with sand dollar) of Isla Magdalena on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Ozarkodina remscheiddensis eosteinhornensis
An element of the conodont Ozarkodina remscheiddensis eosteinhornensis. Conodonts are thought to have been worm-like marine vertebrates

Flatid planthopper nymph (Flatidae), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Spotted lanternfly (Lycoma delicatula) fourth instar nymph, Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennsylvania, USA, July

European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik Seaside National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Cow killer velvet ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) on white background, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA September

Japanese Rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma dichotoma) male, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) emitting light from photophores, Toyama Bay, Japan. This form of bioluminescence is used as counter illumination camouflage

Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

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

Bioluminescent Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), St. Vincent, Eastern Caribbean

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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.