Sticky Collection (page 4)

Sundew, Apalachicola National Forest

French Marigold (Tagetes patula x erecta) Lemon Drop, flowering, companion planting to discourage aphids in greenhouse, with hanging sticky insect traps, England

Motoring in Lakeland Theres nothing like motoring (when you get stuck). For testing your temper, endurance, and pluck !! circa 1920s

Pine (Pinus sp. ) resin, sap seeping from tree with trapped Beetle (Cerambycidae sp. ), Portofino Park, Genova Province
Pine (Pinus sp.) resin, sap seeping from tree with trapped Beetle (Cerambycidae sp.), Portofino Park, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, november

Portuguese Sundew (Drosophyllum lusitanicum) close-up of new leaves, glandular hairs on leaf with sticky mucilage, Portugal

Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria) adults, trapped in sticky band on tree trunk

Common Cleavers (Galium aparine) close-up of leaves, stems and fruits, stuck to clothing with burrs, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) glandular hairs on leaf with sticky mucilage, Italy, june

Sea Cucumber (Holothuroidea sp. ) adult, extruding white sticky respiratory tubules in defensive action at night
Sea Cucumber (Holothuroidea sp.) adult, extruding white sticky respiratory tubules in defensive action at night, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Leopard Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus) adult, extruding white sticky respiratory tubules in defensive action, Pulau Nailaka, Banda, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Spiders web, SEM
Spiders web. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of threads of spiders silk (yellow) encasing a woodlouse. Silk is produced from silk glands in the abdomen of the spider

Gecko toe hairs, SEM
Gecko toe hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs, or setae, from a geckos (family Gekkonidae) toe. These hairs enable the gecko to cling to smooth surfaces by taking advantage of

Gecko toe, SEM
Gecko toe. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a geckos (family Gekkonidae) toe. The toe is covered in hairs, or setae

Common blue damselfly on a sundew leaf
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) trapped on the leaf of an English sundew (Drosera anglica). Also known as the common bluet

Insect foot, SEM
Insect foot. Coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of an unidentified insects foot. The foot consists of adhesive pads (red, upper left and right)

Hercules beetle foot, SEM
Hercules beetle foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules). The foot comprises a pair of hooked claws (centre)

Gecko robot foot
Synthetic gecko toes. Toes from a robot foot designed to mimic (biomimetics) the foot of a gecko. The robot foot is made of a dry adhesive polymer

SpinybotII climbing robot, scaling a wall. This robot has been designed to mimic (biomimetics) the climbing ability of insects and spiders

Polyurethane glue, SEM
Polyurethane glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of polyurethane glue between two surfaces. This glue hardens through a chemical reaction with the small amounts of moisture present

Sticking tape, SEM
Sticky tape. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the adhesive side of a piece of sticky tape. This cellulose tape has a pressure- sensitive adhesive coating on one side

Postage stamp adhesive, SEM

Gecko locomotion study. Researcher with a gecko (family Gekkonidae) climbing a non-stick vertical track (blue). A high speed camera is used to monitor the animals locomotion

Post-it note adhesive, SEM
Post-it note. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spheres of adhesive (yellow) on the back of a Post-it note. The spheres contain an adhesive

Flies caught on flypaper

Drosera rotundifolia digesting an insect
Common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) leaf digesting a trapped insect. The hairs on the leaves of this carnivorous plant secrete a sticky substance that traps and digests passing insects

Goose grass (Galium aparine), with flowers and developing sticky fruit. This plant is also known as cleavers. Photographed in England

Gecko scale hairs, SEM
Gecko scale hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs, or setae, on a scale on the skin of a geckos (family Gekkonidae)

Great sundew (Drosera anglica). This plant is carnivorous, feeding on insects that become trapped in the sticky hairs on its leaves. Photographed in August

Round-leaved sundew, Drosera rotundifolia
Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). The hairs on the leaves of this carnivorous plant secrete a sticky substance that traps passing insects

Gladiolus flower anther, SEM
Gladiolus flower anther. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (yellow) on a gladiolus flower (Gladiolus sp.) anther

Cucumber pollen, SEM
Cucumber pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (green) from a cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus)

Pollen grains on a harelquin bug, SEM
Pollen grains stuck on the body of a harlequin bug (Murgantia sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Evening primrose pollen, SEM
Evening primrose pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) pollen grains. Pollen grains are the male gametes (sex cells) of a plant

Melon pollen, SEM
Melon pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of melon (Cucumis melo) pollen grains. Pollen grains are the male gametes (sex cells) of a plant

Rothrocks nama (Nama rothrockii)
Rothrocks nama flowers (Nama rothrockii). Photographed at around 2400 metres in the Sierra Nevada, USA

A caught Bee-fly
Bee-fly (Bombylius major) caught by the sticky hairs of Sticky catchfly (Lychnis viscaria). Photographed in Greece

Greater burdock (Arctium lappa) on the Somerset Levels
ROG-12737 Greater burdock on the Somerset Levels, UK Arctium lappa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Burs of Greater Burdock Arctium lappa in autumn. Dorset
ROG-13346 Burs of Greater Burdock - in autumn Dorset. UK Arctium lappa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Goose grass or cleavers (Galium aparine), with flowers and developing sticky fruit. Dorset
ROG-13399 Goose grass or cleavers, with flowers and developing sticky fruit Dorset, UK Galium aparine Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Sundew - with Small White Butterfly caught on leaves
ROG-4469 Great Sundew - with Small White Butterfly caught on leaves Drosera anglica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sticky catchfly (Lychnis viscaria); very rare in UK, also grown and gardens. Sweden
ROG-13461 Sticky catchfly very rare in UK, also grown and gardens. Sweden Lychnis viscaria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A moment alone
A small child empties the contents of their spoon into a locket, making a rather sticky mess

A Sticky Business

Ship of Jupiter
On the planet Jupiter, electrical power propels the ocean-going vessels through the sea of sticky heavy oil which would clog the propellors used on Earth

Gran pop Gets his Fly-Papers Ready
Gran pop Gets His Fly-papers ready orang utan and his monkey assistant making sticky flytraps

Children / Picnic / Sloper
Ally Sloper supplies brimstone and treacle and Sally Lunns for the childrens Jubilee treat

Bewitched apple (toffee apples) at Christmas, Alexander Platz, Berlin, Germany, Europe

A Damselfly caught on Sundew an insectivorous plant in Ambleside, UK
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"Sticky: Nature's Adhesive Wonders Unveiled" Flies stuck to flypaper, a mesmerizing sight that showcases the power of stickiness in action. A White's Tree Frog perched on a delicate White Lily, its sticky feet ensuring a secure grip amidst nature's beauty. "The Man Who Broke The Tube" by H M Bateman - an amusing illustration depicting the hilarious consequences of getting caught in something sticky. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument reveals the desert's enchanting glow as streaming light bounces off its spiky surfaces. Witness the magic of repair with a digital illustration showcasing how two-part epoxy resin can patch holes in roof guttering, leaving no room for leaks. Indulge your taste buds with Sticky Toffee from Animals Tuck Shop - a delectable treat that sticks around long after it melts in your mouth. Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) captures attention with close-up shots revealing sticky droplets on leaf hairs, expertly trapping unsuspecting insects. Explore Glasgow Botanical Garden and marvel at the captivating Drosera capensis leaf covered in glistening adhesive droplets – truly nature's tiny traps. Immerse yourself in artistry with original artwork from Nursery Rhyme Series Gummed Stickers; these charming creations bring joy and stickiness to any surface they adorn. Discover the vibrant purple blooms Phacelia (Phacelia viscida), where each petal seems adorned with microscopic drops of glue-like substance, attracting pollinators like magnets.