Arthropod Collection (page 18)

Fly (Coenosia sp) resting on leaf, at dawn covered in heavy dew. Hertfordshire, England, UK. June. Focus Stacked

Abstract close-up of butterfly wing scales

Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Katydid (Copiphora) portrait. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. July
Katydid (Copiphora) portrait.Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. July

Emerald cicada (Zammara smaragdina) on leaves. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Broad-nosed weevil (Exophthalmus opulentus) on leaf. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Golden-edged owl-butterfly (Caligo uranus), butterfly captured for the collectors market, wing detail. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Jewel weevil (Eurhinus magnificus) on stem. El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Flat-faced longhorn beetle (Deliathis incana) on branch. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo state, Mexico

Harlequin beetle (Acrocinus longimanus) headshot close up. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Spined orbweaver spider (Micrathena gracilis) on leaf. El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Fire ants (Solenopsis sp. ) swarm making a raft to float in water, Texas, USA. June
Fire ants (Solenopsis sp.) swarm making a raft to float in water, Texas, USA. June

Ants (Formicidae) crawling along cactus spines to escape floodwater, Texas, USA. June

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) flower, Texas, USA. May
Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) flower, Texas, USA. May

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) caterpillar crawling over Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) leaf, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. April

Mole Cricket, Scorpion and Grasshopper, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490335 Mole Cricket, Scorpion and Grasshopper, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Chalcid Parasitoid Wasp (Pteromalidae, probably Mesopolobus tibialis). 2mm in length, found moving over opening oak buds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, the Netherlands. July

Male Highland Great diving beetle (Dytiscus lapponicus) on surface of water, Darnaway Estate, Highlands, Scotland, UK. May. Focus stacked. Captive

Striped hawkmoth (Hyles livornica) resting on a flower, caught using a MV light trap, Umbria, Italy. July

Red cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata) with a Shield bug (Nezara viridula) side by side on a leaf, Umbria, Italy. September

Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp. ) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May
Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring on Lavender (Lavandula sp. ) flower, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring on Lavender (Lavandula sp.) flower, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. July

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) on leaf in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Puget Sound King crab (Lopholithodes mandtii) extreme close-up of face, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) roosting in morning light, Devon, UK. July

Male Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), abstract study of wings and body, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight, Finland, June

Focus Stacked image of a Cuckoo Bee (Nomada goodeniana) roosting by clamping onto vegetation with its mandibles and hanging on for the night. Photographed just after dawn

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) silhouetted against the rising sun, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK, May

Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station, Himalayas, India

Blue banded bee (Amegilla sp. ) roosting with early morning dew, Southern Bulgaria, June
Blue banded bee (Amegilla sp.) roosting with early morning dew, Southern Bulgaria, June

European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August
European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St.Ives, Cornwall. August

Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp)
Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp.) buds, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Male Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

European cave spider (Meta menardi) pendulous egg sac containing its brood of young, hanging in cave, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. November

Female Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying egg sac, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. June

Male Jumping spider (Euophrys frontalis) close up, Derbyshire, UK. May. Focus stacked image

Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) close uo portrait, Birchover, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus stacked image

False-coloured scanning electron micrograph of a Thrip's (Thysanoptera) head, the bulging compound eyes can be seen on either side of the head

Northern hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris) workers milking aphids for honeydew, gently stroking the aphids back with its antennae, the aphid is stimulated to produce a droplet of honeydew

Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. A single adult wasp will emerge from each gall, Peak District National Park

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"Exploring the Marvels of Arthropods: From Majestic Butterflies to Intricate Honeycombs" Delve into the enchanting world of arthropods with the Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcasing its vibrant colors and graceful flight. Meet the Acherontia atropos, a fascinating creature commonly referred to as the death's-head hawk-moth, with its distinctive skull-like pattern on its thorax. Discover the intricate architecture of honeycombs created by diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), marveling at their life cycle and exploring an expanded cross-section that reveals hidden insets. Witness a unique symbiotic relationship between a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and its parasitic copepod companion (Ommatokoita elongata), highlighting nature's extraordinary adaptations. Journey inside the internal anatomy of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) through a detailed cross-section image, unraveling the complex structures that enable these industrious insects to thrive. Explore entomology specimens from Surinam, offering glimpses into diverse insect species and providing valuable insights for scientific research and conservation efforts. Admire historical artwork depicting bee anatomy, capturing both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty in celebrating these essential pollinators' significance throughout history. Observe a Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) basking under sunlight on a plant, indulging in sunbathing rituals that rejuvenate their delicate wings for future flights. Be captivated by common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) gracefully basking in morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK—a serene spectacle blending nature's tranquility with vibrant hues. Unfold wings wide open as you encounter a stunning Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta), revealing its intricate patterns and showcasing the exquisite beauty of these winged wonders.