Invertebrate Collection (page 7)

USA, Washington State, Issaquah. Butterfly on flowers

USA, Washington State, Issaquah. Butterfly on flowers

USA, Washington State, Issaquah. Butterfly on flowers

USA, Washington State, Issaquah. Butterfly on flowers

Spain, Galicia. Sword of the Knights Templar and clam shell in the path along the Camino de Santiago between Ventras de Naron and Palas de Rei

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Natural History Ensemble (No. 15), 1596-1610. Creators: Elias Verhulst, Anselmus de Boodt
Natural History Ensemble (No. 15), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with a centipede and a millipede, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with a centipede and a millipede, 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Tawara Toda Protecting the Dragon's Daughter from the Giant Millipede, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tawara Toda Protecting the Dragon's Daughter from the Giant Millipede, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Sepia loligo'. Two colour drawings, and a sketch of an octopus-like creature. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 238

Insects and Fruit, c.1653-c.1661. Creator: Jan van Kessel
Insects and Fruit, c.1653-c.1661. Other Title(s): Sprig of White Currant with Insects

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LV, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LI, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LXX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LXX, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXI, c. 1575/1580

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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

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii), South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) a hawkmoth caterpillar that resembles a viper when threatened, on branch, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) with sunburst close to the surface, Cornwall, UK, .English Channel

Spiny devil katydid (Panacanthus cuspidatus), Napo, Ecuador, South America

Sydney funnel web spider (Atrax robustus) close up showing venom droplets on fangs, bites were nearly always fatal before developing antivenom, Sydney, Bunya Pine Mountains National Park, Queensland

Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) nymph feeding on a green leaf, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. April

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f. carbonaria next to the typical paler form on dark soot-covered bark

Atlas beetle / Three-horned rhinoceros beetle male (Chalcosoma sp.) with enourmous horns, used to fight rival males. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Dragon mantis (Toxodera beieri), detail of head showing large compound eyes giving it the visual acuity to hunt fast-moving prey. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Blue dragon seaslug (Glaucus atlanticus) with Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita) on which it feeds. Tenerife, Canary Islands. October

Diver approaches a large colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) growing in shallow water on a coral reef. Wreck of the Glamis, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) Isle of Marinduque, Philipines

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853

Deepsea jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) juvenile, , Trondheims fjord, Norway, Atlantic ocean

A yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) growing on a Caribbean coral reef, withsun burst above. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Sea elephant (Cardiopoda placenta), marine pelagic gastropod mollusc in the family Pterotracheidae. Deep sea heteropod. Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde. Controlled conditions

Jumping spider (Philaeus chrysops, Orvieto, Umrbria, Italy, May

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Saturniid moth (Leucanella hosmera), Chiriqui Province, Panama, South America

Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus lappaceus) Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Lake baikal sponge and a mixture of freshwater snails Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. August

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii), Lake Baikal, Russia. June. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rock with waves, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) crawling over an oak sleeper retaining a garden lawn with a greenhouse in the background, Wiltshire, UK, April

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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.