Palps Collection

Fly head, colored scanning electron micrograph
Fly head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the head of a fly, showing its short antennae (upper centre), which are seen between its compound eyes (brown)

The Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland, Hotel Bellevue - Jungfrau
The Kleine Scheidegg mountain pass, situated below and between the Eiger and Lauberhorn peaks in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Date: circa 1920s

Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides), butterfly emerged from cocoon

Black Australian funnelweb spider spinning trap, close up

Jumping spider on rock, close up

Hairy brown spider with four eyes, close up

Hairy black spider on the ground, close up

Hairy black and yellow spider with arched legs, close up

Spider mouthparts, SEM Z430 / 0436
Spider mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of a house spider (Tegenaria sp.). The head of the spider is at upper centre

Moth head, SEM C015 / 8073
Moth head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The head is dominated by the large compound eyes (one seen, pink). Two antennae are mounted on the top of the head

Moth head, SEM C015 / 8074
Moth head. coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the area of the head between the moths compound eyes (pink, far right and far left). Two antennae are mounted at upper centre

Moth head, SEM C015 / 8071
Moth head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The head is dominated by the large compound eyes (one seen, pink). Two antennae are mounted on the top of the head

Moth head, SEM C015 / 8072
Moth head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The head is dominated by the large compound eyes (one seen, pink). Two antennae are mounted on the top of the head

Cat flea head, SEM C014 / 4842
Cat flea head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Its eyes (red) can be seen at either side of its head

Yellow spider. Close-up of a yellow spider, showing the two sensory palps (white) in front of its head (upper left). Palps are sensory structures used for feeling and manipulation

Nursery web spider carrying an egg sac C017 / 8345
Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying an egg sac under her ventral carapace with her palps. The female lays her eggs in early summer, storing them in the egg sac

Jumping spider C018 / 2451
Jumping spider on a flower. Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) stalk their prey before leaping on it from a few centimetres away. Photographed in South America

Jumping spider head C018 / 2433
Jumping spider head. Close-up of the head of an ant-mimic jumping spider (Myrmarachne sp.). Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) stalk their prey before leaping on it from a few centimetres away

Spider stalking prey, SEM
Spider stalking prey. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a wolf spider (Euophrys sp.) stalking a fly. Magnification: x19 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Variegated Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon variegatus) adult female, close-up of palps with raptorial spurs, Central Africa

Caddisfly head, SEM
Caddisfly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a caddisfly (order Trichoptera). At centre are the flys mouthparts

Hedgehog flea, SEM
Hedgehog flea (Archaeopsylla erinacei), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Moth eye and proboscis, SEM
Moth eye and proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head and mouthparts of a moth. The compound eye (red) is large and the head is covered with scales (brown)

Geometer moth, SEM
Geometer moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moth belonging to the family Geometridae. The head is dominated by two large compound eyes (red)

Squirrel flea, SEM
Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Ant mouth, SEM
Ant mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of an ant (family Formicidae). The powerful mandibles (jaws, centre and upper left) are overlapping

Red-shouldered ham beetle head, SEM
Red-shouldered ham beetle (Necrobia ruficollis) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Forensic entomologists study this beetle because it feeds on dead bodies

Fly mouthparts, light micrograph
Fly mouthparts. Light micrograph of the mouthparts (the palps and proboscis) of a house fly (Musca domestica), seen from below

Beetle larva head, SEM
Beetle larva head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Beetles (order Coleoptera) are insects that have biting mouthparts and two pairs of wings

Fly, SEM
Fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head & thorax of an unidentified fly (order Diptera). Its compound eye (yellow) and antennae (left) are seen. Magnification: x26 at 6x7cm size

Rabbit flea, SEM
Rabbit flea (Spilopsyllus cuniculi), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Fly head, SEM
Fly head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the head of a fly, showing its short antennae (upper centre), which are seen between its compound eyes (blue)

Tick, light micrograph
Tick. Light micrograph of the head of a male castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) showing its mouthparts (yellow). The mouthparts of a tick consist of three visible components

Moth head, SEM
Moth head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The head is dominated by the large compound eyes (one seen, pink). Two antennae are mounted on the top of the head

Moth proboscis and eye, SEM
Moth proboscis and eye, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The compound eye (orange) is at right. The spiral-shaped sucking proboscis (at centre)

Hedgehog mite, SEM
Hedgehog mite (Caparinia sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). View of the mites specialised mouthparts with blunt chewing chelicerae (fang-like protrusions, centre)

Tick mouthparts, SEM
Tick mouthparts, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The mouthparts of a tick consist of three visible components. The two outer jointed parts are highly mobile palps

Common wasp head, SEM
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The antennae are seen on the top of the head, between the two large compound eyes

Bee proboscis, light micrograph
Bee proboscis. Polarised light micrograph of the proboscis of the common honey bee (Apis mellifera). The bees proboscis (centre) consists of two outer angled parts (the galea)

Wasp tongue, SEM
Wasp tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tongue (red) of a wasp. Unlike the equivalent structure in bees (the proboscis)

Cockroachs head, light micrograph
Cockroachs head. Light micrograph of the head and mouthparts of the American cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis). The head consists of two hemispherical compound eyes (top centre)

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Palps: A Closer Look at Tick Mouthparts and Fly Heads" In this captivating journey through the microscopic world, we delve into the fascinating realm of palps. These tiny structures, found in various creatures such as ticks and flies, play a crucial role in their survival. Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we are granted an up-close view of a fly's head. The colored scanning electron micrograph reveals intricate details, highlighting the complexity of these remarkable organisms. Meanwhile, high up in Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland, Hotel Bellevue - Jungfrau stands majestically against a breathtaking backdrop – reminding us that nature's wonders can be found even amidst human creations. Zooming in further on our exploration, we encounter the Giant House Spider (Tegenaria gigantea) adult male. Its close-up reveals not only its fearsome appearance but also showcases its impressive head and palps. Similarly enchanting is witnessing the emergence of a Blue Morpho butterfly from its cocoon – an awe-inspiring transformation captured with vibrant colors. However, not all creatures evoke wonder; some trigger fear instead. The Black Australian funnelweb spider spinning its trap sends shivers down our spines when viewed up close. Yet even amongst arachnids lies beauty – like a Jumping spider perched upon a rock with intense focus or observing a hairy brown spider with four eyes staring back at us curiously. As our journey continues to unfold before our eyes, we come across more spiders – each unique in their appearance and behavior. From hairy black spiders lurking on the ground to striking black and yellow ones with arched legs poised for action; they remind us that diversity exists even within seemingly similar species. Finally, SEM allows us to marvel at spider mouthparts under Z430 / 0436 magnification – revealing intricacies hidden from plain sight yet vital for their survival.