Insectivorous Collection (page 5)

Grays Lark (Ammomanes grayi) photographed in the Namib Desert near Swakopmund Namibia, Southern Africa

Palmato Gecko cleaning eye with tongue C018 / 9330
Extremely sensitive to heat, the Palmato Gecko (pachydactylus rangei) only emerges after dark and remains active till dawn or on cool days. It lives underground in the dunes

Aardwolf C018 / 9327
The aardwolf inhabits the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. It is a solitary and nocturnal animal that lives in abandoned aardvark burrows and grows to lengths of 80 centimetres

Dusky Sunbird C018 / 9323
Dusky Sunbird (Nectarinia fusca) photographed near Mariental, Namibia, Southern Africa

Monteiros Hornbill (Tockus monteiri), Okinjima Lodge, Namibia, Southern Africa

Acacia Pied Barbet C018 / 9315
The Acacia Pied Barbet or Pied Barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) is an insectivorous and frugivorous bird which inhabits Southern Africa. Photographed in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus rufirostris) photographed in Etosha National Park Namibia, Southern Africa

Southern Yellow-billed hornbill C018 / 9299
Southern Yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) photographed in Etosha National Park Namibia, Southern Africa

Crimson Breasted Shrike C018 / 9297
The Crimson Breasted Shrike (Laniarius atrococcineus) is the national bird of Namibia. This insectivorous bird is not shy and will approach close to humans during its pursuit of food

Aardwolf
The aardwolf inhabits the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. It is a solitary and nocturnal animal that lives in abandoned aardvark burrows and grows to lengths of 80 centimetres

Namibian Rock Agama C018 / 9292
A male Namibian Rock Agama (Agama Planiceps) photographed at Huab Lodge, Damaraland, Namibia, Southern Africa

FitzSimons Burrowing Skink
The image shows a FitzSimons Burrowing Skink (Typhlacontias brevipes) photographed in the Namib Desert near Swakopmund, Namibia, Southern Africa

Cardinal beetle on a leaf. Cardinal beetles (Pyrochroa serraticornis) prey on other insects and are normally found on flowers at the edges of woodland. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in June

European garden spider. Female European garden spider (Araneus diadematus) spinning a web. This is a very common and well-known orb-weaver spider in Europe and parts of North America

Black darter dragonfly. Male black darter (Sympetrum danae) at rest on a plant. Photographed on Studland Heath, Dorset, UK, in August

Common darter dragonflies mating. These dragonflies are native to Eurasia and are one of the most common dragonflies in Europe. Photographed on Studland Heath, Dorset, UK, in August

Gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus) in a tree. Also known as the lesser mouse lemur, this species of primate is found in western and southern Madagascar

Common darter dragonfly. Close-up of a common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) dragonfly showing its large compound eyes (top). Photographed in September

European bee-eaters C015 / 6864
European bee-eaters on a branch. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

Common redstart C018 / 1823
Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus). This bird is considered to be an Old World flycatcher and is found throughout Europe in summer

African stonechat and prey C018 / 0823
African stonechat and prey. African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) with a caterpillar it has caught. The African stonechat is found in sub-Saharan Africa and adjacent regions

Great spotted woodpecker C014 / 0478
Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) on a branch. This bird inhabits deciduous and coniferous woodland and is the most common and widespread British woodpecker It feeds mainly on insects

Satanic leaftail gecko C014 / 0927
Satanic leaftail gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) on a log. Leaftail geckos are endemic to Madagascar and some of its surrounding islands

Sundew Seed Detail (Drosera capensis)
Sundew seed detail. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a Cape Sundew seed (Drosera capensis). This carnivorous plant comes from the Cape region of South Africa and thrives in bogs

Cape Sundew Seed Drosera capensis (SEM)
Sundew Seed. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the Cape Sundew carnivorous plant (Drosera capensis). This sundew comes from the Cape region of South Africa and thrives in bogs

Sundew (Drosera sp. ) light micrograph C014 / 4657
Sundew (Drosera sp.). Light micrograph of a sundew carnivorous plant, showing the glandular hairs. The hairs secrete a sticky liquid with a fragrance that attracts insects

European bee-eaters eating a bee C015 / 6893
European bee-eaters eating a bee. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

European bee-eaters mating C015 / 6894
European bee-eaters mating. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

European bee-eater eating a bee C015 / 6875
European bee-eater eating a bee. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

European bee-eater eating a bee C015 / 6876
European bee-eater eating a bee. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

European bee-eater eating a bee C015 / 6866
European bee-eater eating a bee. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

European bee-eaters C015 / 6867
European bee-eaters on a branch. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

Keeled skimmer dragonfly. Female keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) at rest on a bracken (Pteridium sp.) frond. Keeled skimmers are native to Europe

Bats and other mammals, 19th century C015 / 6092
Bats and other mammals. 19th-century artwork of three bat species, and the common European species of hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), mole (Talpa europaea), and shrew (Sorex araneus)

Sarracenia purpurea ssp venos C016 / 5708
purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea ssp venos). This carnivorous plant attracts insects with sweet nectar on the top of the pitcher. The surface is slippery and the insects fall in

European bee-eater, artwork C016 / 3184
European bee-eater, artwork. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

Green woodpecker, artwork C016 / 3182
Green woodpecker. Artwork of a green woodpecker (Picus viridis) on a tree trunk. This is the largest breed of woodpecker in the UK, reaching lengths of 33 centimetres

Albino hedgehog. Close-up of an albino hedgehog (subfamily Erinaceinae) being held by a worker at the Sochi Arboretum exotarium park, Sochi, Russia

Cuckoo roller male C013 / 7030
Cuckoo roller (Leptosomus discolor) male perching on a branch. This bird is endemic to the island of Madagascar, where it inhabits forests. It feeds on large insects and lizards

Cuckoo roller male C013 / 7029
Cuckoo roller (Leptosomus discolor) male perching on a branch. This bird is endemic to the island of Madagascar, where it inhabits forests. It feeds on large insects and lizards

Madagascar paradise flycatcher male C013 / 7028
Madagascar paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata) male juvenile. This flycatcher is found in Madagascar and the Comoros Islands. Like most flycatchers, it swoops down on insects from a perch

Madagascar magpie-robin female C013 / 7027
Madagascar magpie-robin (Copsychus albospecularis) female. This small arboreal songbird is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found in both dry and moist lowland forests

Mossy leaf-tailed gecko C013 / 7022
Mossy leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus sikorae), close-up of head. The Uroplatus geckos are endemic to Madagascar and nearby islands

Mossy leaf-tailed gecko C013 / 7021
Mossy leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus sikorae). The Uroplatus geckos are endemic to Madagascar and nearby islands. They are nocturnal arboreal lizards, found in forests, where they feed on insects

Giant leaf-tailed gecko C013 / 7020
Giant leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) camouflaged on a tree, with an eye (yellow) visible. The Uroplatus geckos are endemic to Madagascar and nearby islands

Giant leaf-tailed gecko C013 / 7019
Giant leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) partially camouflaged on a tree, with an eye (yellow) and its tongue (red) visible (lower left)

Lined leaf-tailed gecko C013 / 7018
Lined leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus lineatus). The Uroplatus geckos are endemic to Madagascar and nearby islands. They are nocturnal arboreal lizards, found in forests, where they feed on insects

Red-eyed tree frog C013 / 6501
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas). This frog is found in the tropical rainforests of central America, where it lives in trees and other vegetation

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"Insectivorous Wonders: Nature's Carnivores in Action" Delicate and deadly, the Cephalotus follicularis, also known as the Australian pitcher plant, lures unsuspecting insects into its pitcher-shaped traps with enticing nectar. The Dionaea muscipula, famously called the Venus Fly Trap, showcases its remarkable ability to snap shut when a curious insect triggers its sensitive trigger hairs. A dragonfly finds itself ensnared in the lobes of a captivating flowering plant, becoming an unintended meal for this cunning predator. Hovering nearby is a housefly, unaware of the imminent danger lurking within reach of this carnivorous plant's clutches. Transporting us back in time is a mesmerizing historical artwork depicting a nightjar swooping down to snatch up insects on moonlit nights. Witnessing nature's precision and stealth, we observe a Namaqua chameleon skillfully capturing its prey with lightning-fast tongue strikes. Meerkats exhibit their resourcefulness as they scavenge for small insects amidst arid landscapes while remaining vigilant against potential predators. Once again we encounter the fascinating Cephalotus follicularis - an Australian pitcher plant that entices insects with alluring colors and sweet-smelling secretions before trapping them inside its deceptive pitchers. In Costa Rica's lush rainforests, a Green Hermit Hummingbird hovers gracefully near vibrant passion flowers - both reliant on each other for sustenance through their symbiotic relationship. Journeying to East Madagascar's Pangalanes canal reveals enchanting Madagascar pitcher plants (Nepenthes madagascariensis), showcasing their unique adaptations to capture unsuspecting prey within their elegant pitchers' depths. Two Dionaea muscipula or Venus Fly Traps captivate our attention.