Pterygota Collection (page 4)

Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) San Jose, Costa Rica

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Narrow-winged damselfly nymph (Ischnura elegans), camouflaged on a stem of horsetail plant, June, Europe, controlled conditions

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female flying, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. June

Western clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus pulchellus), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. June

Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. May

Two Beautiful demoiselles (Calopteryx virgo), River Char, Charmouth, Dorset, England, UK, June

Ebony jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata) New Brunswick, Canada, July

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male resting on water lily, River Wensum, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) portriat, Brackagh Moss Natural Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on flower head, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting among dewy grasses, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Broad bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) covered in dew backlit against water, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May 2018

RF - Male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens), roosting among reeds, silhouetted, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa) at sunrise, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Western clubtail (Gomphus pulchellus) female, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, May

Needle bug nymph (Ranatra linearis) hidden in roots and waiting for prey, Europe, July, controlled conditions

RF- Two Small red damselflies (Ceriagrion tenellum) covered in morning dew. Arne (RSPB) Nature Reserve, Dorset, UK. August

Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall / Devon border, UK. May

Broad bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa), newly emerged, resting on reeds, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April 2017

Pair of Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, with only tips of wings in focus, Cornwall, England, UK, August

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, silhouetted against the moon, Devon, UK. August

Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, Cornwall, England, UK, July

Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on heather, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. August

Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) two females resting on reed, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. August

Spiky flower-mimic stick insect (Toxodera berieri) active at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Female Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley), Lorraine, France, June

Blue tailed damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) silhouetted against the moon, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK, July

Big-legged Bug or Squash Bug (Coreidae) on Heliconia Flower. Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador. South America

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Caterpillar of a monarch butterfly -Danaus plexippus-, eating flower buds of Mexican butterfly weed -Asclepias curassavica-, habitat USA

Flea (Siphonaptera), small wingless insect

Speckled Yellow moth (Pseudopanthera macularia)

Bedstraw Hawk-Moth (Hyles gallii) caterpillar on Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)

Southern Hawker or Blue Darner (Aeshna cyanea), dragonfly hatching from the larvae skin or exuvia, stretching body and wings, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bumblebee Hoverfly (Temnostoma bombylans)

Slender skimmer, green marsh hawk -Orthetrum sabina-, male, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- sucking nectar from an aubrieta -Aubrieta- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mayfly or Shadfly -Ephemeroptera-, Ummendorfer Ried nature reserve, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Essex Skipper or European Skipper -Thymelicus lineola-, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Nine-spotted moth -Amata phegea-

Two honey bees, left, Carnian -Apis mellifera var carnica-, right, a hybrid Italian Bee -Apis ligustica bast.- on honeycomb with a propolis coating

Common Lime Butterfly or Citrus Swallowtail -Papilio demoleus-, tropical butterfly, Australia

Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period
Meganeura was an insect dragonfly that lived in the Carboniferous Period of France and England

A large Meganeura dragonfly from the Carboniferous period
Meganeura was a large carnivorous dragonfly that lived in Europe during the Carboniferous Period

Close-up of a Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period
Close-up of a Meganeura insect dragonfly that lived in the Carboniferous Period of France and England

Black Darter or Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)

Ruby Tiger, Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

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Pterygota, the diverse and captivating world of insects, never ceases to amaze us. From the elegant Red Admiral butterfly gracefully perched on a vibrant plant, basking in the warm sunlight, to the mesmerizing Sea green swallowtail butterfly fluttering its delicate wings with grace. Intriguingly disguised as an orchid blossom, we find the Malaysian Orchid Mantis in two stunning color morphs - one pink and another white. Originating from Malaysia but now captive beauties, they effortlessly blend into their surroundings while patiently awaiting their unsuspecting prey. The RF - Devils flower mantis proudly displays its striking appearance. A male specimen hailing from Africa showcases its unique features that make it stand out among other mantises. Moving onto a different order of insects, we encounter the Tropical shield mantis from Canande in Esmeraldas. Possibly belonging to C. Rhombicollis species, this remarkable creature showcases intricate patterns on its body that perfectly match its lush environment. A moment of tranquility is captured as we witness a Beautiful demoiselle damselfly resting peacefully by a pond in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat (Belgium). Its vibrant colors shimmer under sunlight as it adds beauty to nature's canvas. The Glasswinged butterfly delicately lands on a blue flower at Mainau island (Baden-Wuerttemberg), Germany. This enchanting creature seems almost ethereal with transparent wings that allow us glimpses into its magical world. Peering over an Oxeye daisy is none other than the White-legged damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes. With keen eyes and slender legs poised for flight, it captures our attention amidst blooming meadows. A Lacewing of Cethosia genus indulges itself by sipping nectar from a flower in Siem Reap (Cambodia). The delicate balance between fragility and strength is evident in this mesmerizing creature.