Dionaea Muscipula Collection

Dionaea muscipula, Venus Fly Trap, Dragon Fly caught in lobes of flowering plant and Housefly hovering near by

Dionaea muscipula, two Venus Fly Traps, one opening to catch fly and the other with fly trapped between closed lobes, front view

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges
FLO4665555 Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, Hackney

Common wasp (Vespa vulgaris) caught in a Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), cultivated, occurs in North America

Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc
6337632 Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Old World sycamore, Platanus orientalis, silver fir, Abies picea, foxglove, Digitalis purpurea)

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 1918. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 1918

venus fly trap, dionaea muscipula
0721 Venus fly trap Dionaea muscipula

Illustration of fly on Dionaea muscipula (Venus Flytrap)

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
illustration of a Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

USA, California, San Marino. Venus Flytrap plant at Huntington Library Botanical Gardens

Venus Flytrap -Dionaea muscipula-

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) C016 / 5564
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) specimen collected by William Bartram (1739-1823)

Venus flytrap, 18th century C013 / 6261
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 18th-century artwork. This watercolour and bodycolour on vellum is by John Miller, and dates from 1772. It is held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Venus flytrap digestive glands, SEM
Venus flytrap digestive glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of digestive glands from a Venus flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula)

Venus flytrap leaves, SEM
Venus flytrap leaves. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spiny leaf traps from a Venus flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula). A winged insect is trapped in the leaf in the background

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Dionaea muscipula, venus fly

Dionaea muscipula, venus flytrap
A carnivorous plant which traps insects when they walk over specialist trigger hairs. The leaves snap closed and stay closed until the insect has been digested

Dionaea muscipula, venus fly trap
Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum by John Miller, 1772. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

THORNTON: BOG PLANTS. American Bog Plants and Pitcher Plant. Left to right: Symplocarpus foetidus, Sarracenia flava L. and Dionaea muscipula Ellis)

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"Dionaea muscipula: Nature's Cunning Predator" The Venus Fly Trap, scientifically known as Dionaea muscipula, is a fascinating flowering plant that has captivated botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its unique ability to capture prey, it truly lives up to its name as a cunning predator. In one captivating scene, a Dragonfly finds itself trapped within the lobes of this extraordinary plant. The intricate mechanism of the Venus Fly Trap allows it to sense the movements of unsuspecting insects and swiftly snap shut, ensnaring its prey. Not far away, a Housefly hovers cautiously near the open jaws of another Venus Fly Trap. It knows all too well the fate that awaits if it ventures too close. These plants have evolved over time to lure in their victims with sweet nectar-like secretions before trapping them for nourishment. A Common Wasp (Vespa vulgaris) also falls victim to the deceptive charms of Dionaea muscipula. This cultivated encounter showcases just how effective these plants are at capturing even larger insects. But it's not just flies and wasps that fall into their clutches; various other species like Sycamore trees, silver firs, foxgloves, prickly pears have been documented as unfortunate meals for these carnivorous wonders. Dating back to 1918, an illustration by Mary Vaux Walcott depicts a fly helplessly stuck on the surface of a Dionaea muscipula leaf. This artwork beautifully captures both the delicate beauty and deadly allure of this intriguing plant. From California's Huntington Library Botanical Gardens comes an enchanting image showcasing a thriving Venus Flytrap amidst lush greenery. Its vibrant colors and intricate structure make it stand out among its surroundings. An 18th-century depiction further highlights humanity's long-standing fascination with this captivating specimen. Even centuries ago, people marveled at its mysterious ways and unparalleled hunting abilities.