Pterygota Collection (page 7)

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

Scarce Copper butterfly -Lycaena virgaureae-, Lueneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Red Admiral -Vanessa atalanta- feeding on nectar of snakeroots, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid fly -Ectophasia crassipennis-, feeding on nectar on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasitc fly -Elomya lateralis- on petal of Coneflower -Rudbeckia-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid fly -Tachina magnicornis-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp. -, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Tachinid fly -Tachina magnicornis-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Red Admiral -Vanessa atalanta-, wing underside, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European hoverfly -Helophilus trivittatus-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Sericomyia silentis-, basking in sun, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blowfly -Calliphora sp. -, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Blowfly -Calliphora sp.-, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Noon Fly -Mesembrina meridiana- on flowering ivy, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Horn Fly -Tetanocera sp. -, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Horn Fly -Tetanocera sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Green bottle fly -Lucilia- perched on a white wall

Owl -Caligo memnon-, found in South America

Eggs of the owl -Caligo memnon- on a banana plant, found in South America

Julia butterfly -Dryas julia-, found in South America

Glasswinged butterfly -Greta oto-, found in South America

Cracker butterfly -Hamadryas februa-, found in South America

Caterpillar of the purple mort bleu butterfly -Eryphanis polyxena-, found in South America

Fulvous forest skimmer -Neurothemis fulvia-, female, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Great mormon -Papilio memnon-, tropical butterfly, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Newly emerged butterflies of the genus Cethosia, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Common rose -Pachliopta aristolochiae-, tropical butterfly, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Plain tiger, African monarch -Danaus chrysippus-, tropical butterfly, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Great eggfly, blue moon butterfly -Hypolimnas bolina-, male, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Julia Butterfly, Julia heliconian -Dryas iulia-, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Clutch of a great eggfly, blue moon butterfly -Hypolimnas bolina-, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monarch Butterfly -Danaus plexippus-, Phuket, Thailand, Asia

Scarlet skimmer, crimson darter -Crocothemis servilia-, female, Battambang, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dragonfly, Scarlet Skimmer or Crimson Darter -Crocothemis sevillia-, female, Battambang, Cambodia, Asia

Short-horned Grasshopper -Xenocatantops humilis-, Thailand, Asia

Erateina moth -Erateina sp. -, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America
Erateina moth -Erateina sp.-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Geometer moth -Geometridae-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Geometer moth or Geometridae -Geometridae-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Glasswinged butterfly -Greta oto-, food intake, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Glasswinged butterfly -Greta oto- on a green leaf, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Glasswinged butterfly -Greta oto-, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Walking leaf, Leaf bush cricket or katydid, -Typophyllum sp. -, mimicking a withered leaf, Tiputini rain forest
Walking leaf, Leaf bush cricket or katydid, -Typophyllum sp.-, mimicking a withered leaf, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Short-horned grasshopper -Chromacris sp. -, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America
Short-horned grasshopper -Chromacris sp.-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Leaf bush cricket or Leaf katydid -Tettigoniidae- emulating a green leaf, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Spiny lobster Bush cricket -Panoploscelis specularis-, Katydid, female, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Colorful grasshopper -Eumastax vittata napoana-, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Hemileucine Giant Silkmoth -Pseudodirphia menander-, Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Large bee fly -Bombylius major-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Myathropa florea-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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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.