Coleoptera Collection

Entomology Specimens
A specimen tray from the Natural History Museums Entomology Department showing the diversity of insects in terms of shape, size and colours

Chrysina limbata, silver chafer beetle
Silver chafer beetle specimen. The beetles have a base pigment covered by several colourless microscopically thin layers called laminae

Ocypus olens, devils coach horse beetle model
A large scale model of the devils coach horse beetle (Ocypus olens). A beetle that is commonly found beneath logs. Held within the Natural History Museum, London

Cladognathus sp. stag beetle
A specimen of a large stag beetle from Asia. Stag beetles belong to the family (Lucanidae). Only male stag beetles have horns or antlers

Beetles
Double page spread of pencil and watercolour illustrations and sketches of beetles by Henry Walter Bates

Longhorn beetle

Beetle illustrations
Double page spread of pencil and watercolour illustrations of beetles by Henry Walter Bates

Acorn weevil (Curculio glandium) Portrait on an Oak bud, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked - Captive

20th Century Art: Weevil (Rhopalomesites tardyi), 1998 by Ma
Watercolour. Russell is an example of a scientist turned artist. Trained initially as an entomologist his combined love of beetles and art resulted in a series of exceptional drawings of weevils

A fine ripe Pomelo, peeled and cut ornamentally for table
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Hydroporus rufifrons, diving beetle
Close-up shot of a diving beetle (Hydroporus rufifrons). Specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Department

Scarab beetles
The largest shown here, (Scarabaeus sacer), was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. Today the species are important to agriculture for their dung burying activities

Coleoptera sp. metallic beetles
A pair of gold and silver metallic beetles side by side

Lucanus cervus, two male Stag Beetles fighting

Longhorn Beetle (Lamia textor), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Plate from The Natural History of Carolina by Mark Catesby
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 1 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

Darkling beetle on ground, where it feeds on plant litter. Sampling empty insect pupal case
ASW-4545 Darkling beetle on ground, where it feeds on plant litter. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Anomalipus sculpturatus Sampling empty insect pupal case. Alan J. S

Harvestmen, harvesters or daddy longlegs, Opiliones species. Phalangiens. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Specimens collected by Darwin on the voyage of the Beagle 18
A case displaying various beetle specimens collected by Charles Darwin during the Beagle voyage, as well as a map of the ships route

Chrysolina menthastri, mint leaf beetle eating a mint leaf
A bronze-green rounded leaf beetle feeding on a mint leaf. These beetles are common in the U.K and favour damp waterside habitats

Japanese Rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma dichotoma) male, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Curtis British Entomology Plate 262
Coleoptera: Aphanisticus pusillus (Smallest Buprestid) [Plant: Melampyrum cristatum (Crested Cow-wheat)] Date: 1824-39

Atlas beetle / Three-horned rhinoceros beetle male (Chalcosoma sp.) with enourmous horns, used to fight rival males. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) on lichen encrusted twig. France. May

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae), Europe, August, controlled conditions

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) male, Europe, August, controlled conditions

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest, Bavaria, Germany. July

Black oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) male on grass stem in sand dunes, Gower, Wales, UK, February. Focus stacked image

Fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flashing at night for courtship and reproduction. Gifu, Japan. Composite image

Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp. ) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions
Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp.) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. July

Green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight Williamson County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. October

Red beetle (Pyrochroidae) sitting on a leaf, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

UK Ladybird species, native and invasive, from left to right: Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), Harlequin (Harmonia axyridis), Harlequin morph, Two-Spot (Adalia bipunctata)

Rhinoceros beetle, (Oryctes sp) on a moss covered tree trunk, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Giraffe Necked Weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) male on leaf of Dichaetanthera cordifolia. Tropical rainforest, Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Click beetle (Pyrophorus sp) showing orange bioluminescence, Costa Rica

Bombardier Beetle (Pheropsophus jessoensis) protecting itself by ejecting a boiling, noxious chemical spray, Nagasaki, Japan

Botany Bay diamond weevil (Chrysolopus spectabilis) close up, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Spanish fly, wasp beetle and long-horn beetles
Spanish fly beetle, Lytta vesicatoria 1, wasp beetle, Clytus arietis 2, Altica equinoctialis 3, Clytra quadripunctata 4, longhorn beetles, Chlorida festiva 5 and Trachyderes succinctus 6

Curtis British Entomology Plate 80
Coleoptera: Parnus impressus = Dryops luridus (Impressed Parnus) [Plant: Aster tripolium (Sea Starwort)] Date: 1824-39

Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus), adult male on oak tree, Italy

Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) climbing up grass with dew drops, Hertfordshire, England, UK, July - Focus Stacked

Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) just emerged from hibernation, sunning on a Honeysuckle leaf with buildings in the background, Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Diving beetle (Cybister lateralimarginalis) female, Europe, May, controlled conditions

Male Giraffe-necked Weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) Montane rainforest, Vohiparara, Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar

Red bowled anemone (Anemone bucharica) with dark stamens and patterns on petal bases to attract Scarab beetle (Eulasia sp) pollinators

Scarab beetle (Scarabaeoidea) pair mating inside Tulip (Tulipa micheliana) flower. Beetles covered in pollen. Uzbekistan, April

Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) pollen. Cuts in petals where chafers legs were inserted to prevent it from falling off. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. June

New Zealand giraffe weevil (Lasiorhynchus barbicornis), Lake Waikaremoana, North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand giraffe weevil is endemic to New Zealand and is its longest beetle in the world

Seven spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) pair mating on Mayweed (Anthemis sp) flower. Cyprus. April

Beetle, (Rhagonycha fulva), feeding on oxeye daisy flower, Scotland, UK, July

Jewel beetle (Anthaxia hungarica) on aster flower, South of Casteil, French Pyrenees, France. May

Composite image of Fireflies synchronize display just after first shower of monsoon, on moonless night. India

Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp. ) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo
Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp.) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo

Rainbow scarab (Phanaeus vindex) male on white background. Florida, USA. Controlled conditions

Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. January

Fireflies {Lampyridae} in rainforest, Singapore

Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) on white backlit background, Antola Regional Park, Italy

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) using its tongue to extract a beetle larva from hole in Birch trunk. Digital composite, Surrey, UK

Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

Chromolithograph of Clematis, Cicada & beetles by Friedrich Kuhnert that appeared in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1894 edition

Curtis British Entomology Plate 387
Coleoptera: *Anobium pertinax Linn. (Obstinate Death-watch Beetle). Binomial not located in 20th Century British checklists. Perhaps A

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

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

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Coleoptera: A Journey through Entomology Specimens" Step into the captivating realm of coleoptera, where a diverse array of beetles awaits your discovery. From the shimmering beauty of Chrysina limbata, also known as the silver chafer beetle, to the menacing allure of Ocypus olens, commonly referred to as the devils coach horse beetle model - each specimen holds its own unique charm. Marvel at the intricate design and imposing presence of Cladognathus sp. , a stag beetle that commands attention with its impressive mandibles. Or perhaps you find yourself drawn to the elegance of a longhorn beetle, showcasing elongated antennae that rival their body length. Delve into artistic renditions capturing these remarkable creatures in stunning detail. Admire 20th Century Art's "Weevil (Rhopalomesites tardyi), 1998" by Ma - an exquisite portrayal that brings this tiny creature to life on canvas. But it doesn't stop there; our exploration extends beyond beetles alone. Encounter harvestmen or daddy longlegs from Opiliones species, intriguing arachnids often mistaken for spiders due to their long legs. And let us not forget about scarab beetles - symbols of rebirth and transformation across various cultures throughout history. Prepare to be mesmerized by metallic wonders within Coleoptera sp. , boasting vibrant hues that catch light like precious gemstones adorning nature's tapestry. Immerse yourself in this enthralling world where science meets artistry and observe illustrations depicting these magnificent insects in all their glory. Discover how they have inspired countless artists throughout time with their iridescent wings and intricately patterned exoskeletons. As we conclude our journey through coleoptera's vast kingdom, take a moment to appreciate nature's bounty showcased even beyond insects – behold a fine ripe pomelo, peeled and cut ornamentally for the table.