Cingulata Collection

Megatherium and Glyptodon
Sheet 5 of a series of posters by Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862 showing Megatherium and Glyptodon. Date: circa 1862

Southern three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) walking through shallow water, Pantanal, Caceres, Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) portrait, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina

Pichi / Dwarf armadillo (Zaedyus pichiy) in grassland, La Pampa Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Mediterranean pill woodlouse (Armadillo officinalis) curled up in a defensive position, Akamas, Cyprus. Controlled conditions

Dragon stick insect and Stagmomantis domingensis
Dragon stick insect, Haplopus jamaicensis 1, and Stagmomantis domingensis 2. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London

Curtis British Entomology Plate 692
Hymenoptera: Tenthredo cingulata = Strongylogaster lineata [Plant: Spergula arvensis (Corn Spurrey)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 128
Lepidoptera: Pyrausta cingulalis = Pyrausta cingulata (Silver-barred Sable) [Plant: Bromus mollis (Soft Brome-grass)] Date: 1824-39

A young Nine-banded Armadillo / Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo held up in a keeper
3500043 A young Nine-banded Armadillo/Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo held up in a keepers hand, London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Tolypeutes tricinctus, Brazilian three-banded armadillo
Specimen from The Natural History Museum, London

Phthiracarus sp. box mite or armadillo mite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a box mite, showing how the body has fused into one single segment

Dasypus novemcinctus, Nine-banded armadillo
Hand coloured lithograph by John James Audubon from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, 1848. Date: 1848

Glyptotherium arizonae, a North American megafauna
Glyptotherium arizonae, a glyptodontid from the Pleistocene megafauna of North America

A large Glyptodon stands near the edge of a stream. Glyptodons were giant cousins of the armadillo that lived in South and Central America during the last ice age

A large glyptodont from the Pleistocene epoch
The Glyptodont lived during the Pleistocene epoch and carried around a protective carapace like the present day turtle. Its tail may have been used to protect itself from predators or for mating

A Doedicurus glyptodont compared to modern armadillos
A glyptodont of the genus Doedicurus from 25, 000 years ago is compared to modern armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus). Doedicurus is five feet tall, weighs about 2, 200 pounds

Prehistoric glyptodonts graze on grassy plains. An Eremotherium is in the background
Prehistoric glyptodonts of the genus Doedicurus graze on grassy plains 25, 000 years ago in what is today South America. In the background is a giant ground sloth of the genus Eremotherium

Glyptodont is a large mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch
Glyptodont is a large herbivorous mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch of North and South America

Picture No. 10896213
Centipede (Scolopendra cingulata) Date:

Picture No. 10896172
Centipede - South Europe (Scolopendra cingulata) Date:

An Armadillo (Cingulata), front view

Tail of a Glyptodon
The Glyptodon, a massive fully armoured mammal that lived during the Pleistocene period. Remains have been discovered in Argentina

Tortoise and armadillo comparison
A really strange picture, reminds me of 1960s New York art

A group of mammals and birds
Plate 37, hand coloured engraving, from Thesaurus Volume 1, 1734, by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Otiorhynchus armadillo and O. salicicola, armadillo weevil
A pair of armadillo weevils on a leaf. Weevils are characterised by elongated rostrums or snouts

Otiorhynchus armadillo and O. salicicola, armadillo weevil
A pair of armadillo weevils on a leaf. Weevils are characterised by elongated rostrums or snouts

Glyptodon clavipes, giant armadillo
Extinct herbivore that died out about 10, 000 years ago on display in the Central Hall at The Natural History Museum, London. The Glyptodon was named by Sir Richard Owen in 1839

Glyptodon claipes specimen on display in the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London. It was the most armoured of all the ice age mammals

Glyptodon, giant armadillo
Skeleton of Glyptodon, meaning carved tooth. The Glyptodon was a mammal which lived between 2 million years ago to around 15, 000 years ago. See image number 1136 for model

Zaedyus pichiy, pichi armadillo
Pichi armadillo collected by Charles Darwin at Bahia Blanca, Argentina, 1833 (formerly Daspus minutus)

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Cingulata, a fascinating group of armored mammals, includes some remarkable species such as the Megatherium and Glyptodon. Found in the grasslands of Patagonia, Argentina, these creatures have captured the attention of nature enthusiasts worldwide. One captivating image showcases the Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) in all its glory. With its dense fur and formidable armor, this portrait taken in Peninsula Valdes truly highlights its unique features. Another snapshot captures a Pichi or Dwarf armadillo (Zaedyus pichiy) gracefully navigating through the grassland of La Pampa Province. These diminutive yet resilient creatures are a testament to nature's diversity. In another striking photograph, we witness an extraordinary sight - a Large hairy armadillo standing on its hind legs. This behavior is rare but demonstrates their adaptability and resourcefulness. Meanwhile, another image shows one foraging diligently amidst sandy terrain on Peninsula Valdes. The Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) also makes an appearance as it confidently walks through shallow water. Its ability to navigate both land and water showcases its versatility as a survivor in various habitats. Not limited to mammals alone, it also encompasses other intriguing species like the Mediterranean pill woodlouse (Armadillo officinalis). In controlled conditions within Akamas, Cyprus, this creature curls up defensively – showcasing its unique defensive mechanism. Additionally featured are two entomological wonders: Dragon stick insect and Stagmomantis domingensis depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plates 692 and 128 respectively. These illustrations highlight the intricate beauty found within Cingulata's diverse ecosystem. Lastly, we catch a glimpse of Dasypus novemcinctus – commonly known as Nine-banded Armadillos or Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillos held up by keepers for examination.