Invertebrate Collection (page 9)

Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp. ) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions
Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp.) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. July

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) swimming in open water at night, Guadeloupe Island, Mexico. Caribbean

Small scissor bee (Chelostoma campanularum) In flight approaching garden bee hotel carrying mud to seal nest tube, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June

Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. ) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis
Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) without preying on it. Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Composite image of Wallaceas giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera)
Composite image of Wallaces giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera). This is the worlds largest bee, which is approximately 4 times larger than a European honey bee

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Hammerhead worms (Bipalium sp) on leaf, Sarawak. Borneo

Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) in coral reef, West Papua, New Guinea

Close up view of Honey Bee comb showing larvae in cells Norfolk, England, June 2017

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Palm spider (Nephila inaurata) in its web, female, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles

Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeding on Tunicates (sea squirt) on a coral reef. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Deserta Grande wolf spider (Hogna ingens), Deserta Grande, Madeira, Portugal. Critically endangered

Deep sea jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla), Trondheimsfjord, Norway, July

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Siphonophore (Nanomia sp) close up of nectophores, and palpons. Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean. Epipelagic species found up to 300m depth

Moss mimic stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) showing amazing camouflage on mossy vine, photographed in tropical rainforest in mobile field studio against a white background

Green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight Williamson County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. October

Coral (Euphyllia ancora) polyps brown and green. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp. )
Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp.). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) with less common yellow colour variation feeding on ragwort, Lewisham, London, UK, August

Red beetle (Pyrochroidae) sitting on a leaf, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Dobsonfly female (Corydalinae) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Dobsonfly female (Corydalinae) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) Whitelye Common Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) invasive species, Jersey, British Channel Islands, June 2015

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Mouth of Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp). Egypt, Red Sea

Stove-pipe sponge (Aplysina archeri) and Orange elephant ear sponge (Agelas clathrodes) Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Feather duster worm (Sabellidae) Rinca, Indonesia

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. May

Blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) frozen in ice, Cortes de la Frontera, Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Spain

Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Andalusia, Spain, June

Whip scorpion (Heterophrynus elephas) hunting for food on a large tree root of the rainforest. Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

UK Ladybird species, native and invasive, from left to right: Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), Harlequin (Harmonia axyridis), Harlequin morph, Two-Spot (Adalia bipunctata)

Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi, female at rest amongst leaves. Dayaoshan, Jinxin, Guangxi, China

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) on stem. Captive, larvae collected previous year. Downings, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. May

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on fern. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Sulawesi moon moth (Actias isis) female, occurs endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mountain clouded butterfly (Colias phicomone) on clover flower, Stelvo Pass, Alps, Italy, June

Saturniid moth (Eacles ormondei), female camouflaged in leaf litter. Izabal, Guatemala

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March

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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.