Pterygota Collection (page 6)

Common Blues (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Common Blue (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia)

Bee-fly (Bombyliidae) on Ladys Smock (Cardamine pratensis)

Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Female White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta)

Orange tiger (Salatura genutia)

Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), Burren, Ireland, Europe

English plantain (Plantago lanceolata), blossom with a hover fly, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Pairing of Common Blue Damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) with parasitic mites, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Mating pair of Blue-tailed Damselflies (Ischnura elegans), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly (Syrphidae) on a sunflower petal

Slant-faced Grasshopper (Gomphocerinae) on a blade of grass

Spotted Darter (Sympetrum depressiusculum)

Exuvia, remaining larval skin, cast skin of a dragonfly, old skin after moulting

Damselfly (Zygoptera)

Locust in the Libyan Desert, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Oxeye daisy(Leucanthemum vulgare) in the morning dew with fly

Heliconian butterfly -Eueides isabellae-, captive, Germany, Europe

Night Peacock Eye -Saturnia-, resting on tree bark

Holly Blue -Celastrina argiolus-

Common Yellow Dung Fly or Golden Dung Fly -Scatophaga stercoraria-, female

Peleides Blue Morpho -Morpho peleides-, South America

Blue Clipper -Parthenos sylvia lilacinus-, Asia

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass

Broad-winged damselfly -Calopterygidae- on twinflowered marsh marigold -Caltha-

Giant sabre comb-horn cranefly -Tanyptera atrata-, wine district, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Common Scorpion Fly -Panorpa communis-, male, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, male, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Violet black-legged robber fly -Dioctria atricapilla-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Monarch butterfly -Danaus plexippus-, found in North America and northern South America

Caterpillar of the atlas moth -Attacus atlas-, early stage, found in Southeast Asia

Owl, caterpillar -Caligo memnon- on a banana leaf, found in South America

Owl -Caligo memnon-, caterpillars on a banana tree, found in South America

Caterpillars of the scarlet mormon -Papilio rumanzovia-, found in South America

Orange migrant -Catopsilia scylla-, found in South America

Greenbottle fly -Lucilia sp. -, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe
Greenbottle fly -Lucilia sp.-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

White Plume Moth -Pterophorus pentadactyla-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Heath fritillary -Mellicta athalia- on a Hoary Plaintain -Plantago media-

Apollo -Parnassius apollo- butterfly, Kleinziegenfelder Valley, Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Marbled White -Melanargia galathea- butterfly, male, Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Black-tailed Skimmer -Orthetrum cancellatum-, juvenile dragonfly on a blade of grass, Barum, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Small Skipper -Thymelicus sylvestris-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Kite-tailed Robber Fly -Tolmerus atricapillus-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Archduke -Lexias dirtea-, tropical butterfly, habitat Thailand, Asia

Peleides blue morpho -Morpho peleides-, habitat Mexico, North America

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

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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.