Pterygota Collection (page 8)

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

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- approaching an aubrieta -Aubrieta-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large narcissus fly -Merodon equestris-, male eating pollen from bloody cranesbill -Geranium sanguineum-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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

Brassy long-horn -Nemophora metallica-, female looking for nectar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large narcissus fly -Merodon equestris var bulborum-, female basking, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Broad-bodied chaser -Libellula depressa-, female perched on reed, Huehnermoor marsh near Marienfeld, Guetersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Doris Longwing or The Doris -Laparus doris-, tropical butterfly, on a leaf, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Central America

Common club-tail -Gomphus vulgatissimus- perched on a rush stem, Huehnermoor marsh near Marienfeld, Guetersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, Luebeln, Wendland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Four-spotted chaser -Libellula quadrimaculata-, perched on a blade of grass, Huehnermoor marsh near Marienfeld, Guetersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Black-veined whites -Aporia crataegi-, mating, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Lesser Spotted Fritillary -Melitaea trivia-, basking in sun, Lake Kerkini region, Greece, Europe

Robber fly -Asilidae- on a chamomile or camomile flower -Matricaria chamomilla-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dark clouded yellow -Colias crocea- searching for nectar, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus- resting, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Nettle-tree butterfly, European beak -Libythea celtis- sunbathing, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Tachina fly -Tachina fera-, searching for nectar, Lake Kerini region, Greece, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselles -Calopteryx virgo-, mating, mating heart shape, male, left, Ummendorfer Ried, Germany, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, female, Ummendorfer Ried, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Oak Hawk-moth -Marumba quercus-, female on a tree trunk, Lake Kerkini region, Greece, Europe

Detail view, macro, Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, female on reeds, Ummendorfer Ried, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blow-fly, carrion fly -Calliphoridae-

Noon fly -Mesembrina meridiana- perched on cow pat, Grawa Alm alp, Stubaital valley, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Green-veined White -Pieris napi-, underside, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Green grashopper species -Mecostethus parapleurus-, Menzingen, Switzerland, Europe

Ringlet butterfly -Aphantopus hyperantus-, underside, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Green grasshopper -Mecostethus parapleurus-, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Mazarine Blue -Polyommatus semiargus- on a blade of grass, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Common Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni- on flower of purple coneflower -Echinacea purpurea-

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- in the evening light, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- at sunset, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Bee -Apis sp. - on Creeping Zinnia -Sanvitalia procumbens solaris-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Bee -Apis sp.- on Creeping Zinnia -Sanvitalia procumbens solaris-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Syrphidae- perched on the flower of a Purple Coneflower -Echinacea spp. -, Lower Saxony, Germany
Hoverfly -Syrphidae- perched on the flower of a Purple Coneflower -Echinacea spp.-, Lower Saxony, Germany

Owl Butterfly -Caligo eurilochus-, tropical butterfly, South America

Small red-eyed damselfly -Erythromma viridulum-

Nine-spotted moth -Amata phegea- on plantain

Two Common Blue butterflies -Polyommatus icarus-

Wasp Robber Fly with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

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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.