Sticky Collection (page 5)

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
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Oblong-leaved Sundew - With Common Blue Damselfly prey - The Netherlands, Drenthe, Forestry Gees
VG-4004 Oblong-leaved Sundew - With Common Blue Damselfly prey The Netherlands, Drenthe, Forestry Gees Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bee-Fly - caught by the sticky viscid hairs of Sticky catchfly (Lychnis viscaria)
ROG-13521 Bee-Fly - caught by the sticky viscid hairs of Sticky catchfly (Lychnis viscaria) Greece Bombylius major agg. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common blue damselfly / Common Bluet - caught on Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) leaf; Dorset. UK
ROG-12458 Common blue damselfly / Common Bluet - caught on Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) leaf Dorset. UK Enallagma cyathigera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Water Lily Aphids infest both the flowers and leaves of nymphaea spp
BB-1334 Water Lily Aphids infest both the flowers and leaves of nymphaea spp. Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mona Lisa in 1929
There she is, the painting you ve come to see ! Roped off from sticky fingers, but not yet protected by bullet-proof glass from thieves and vandals

Plants / Galium Aparine
Cleavers, or Goosegrass, or Sticky Willie

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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.