Fore Leg Collection

Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

Bee foot claws, SEM
Bee foot claws, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These claws, on a bees fore legs, are used to comb pollen from the body and transfer it to the pollen baskets on the bees hind legs

Beaver beetle leg, SEM
Beaver beetle leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a close-up on the fore-leg of a beaver (Platypsyllus sp.) beetle

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) adult female, close-up of head and forelegs, with smaller male on back of larger female during mating, Malaysia

Praying Mantis (Stagmatoptera binotata) adult, close-up of head and forelegs, at night, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

Great diving beetles foreleg, SEM
Great diving beetles foreleg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foreleg of a male great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis). At the tip of the leg are two claws

Elephant and camel leg bones, artwork
Elephant and camel leg bones. Historical artwork of the bones of the foreleg of an African elephant (left) and a camel (right)

Hooded praying mantis head and forelegs
Hooded praying mantis (Rhombodera basalis), close-up of the head and forelegs. This specimen is from East Java, Indonesia

Neptunides flower beetle head
Neptunides flower beetle (Neptunides stanleyi), close-up of the head. This specimen is from Uganda

Inca scarab beetle head
Inca scarab beetle (Inca clathrata), close-up of the head. This specimen is from Peru

Praying mantis head and forelegs
Praying mantis, close-up of the head and forelegs. This specimen is from Paranesti, North Central Greece

Mantis foreleg, SEM
Mantis foreleg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the foreleg of a mantis (order Mantodea), showing the barbs used to hold onto prey

Tyrannosaurus rex, artwork. This dinosaur lived in North America and Asia from about 70 million years ago until the extinction of the dinosaurs some 5 million years later

Horse training Teaching the horse to kneel

Horse training Teaching the horse to kneel

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In the intricate world of insects and creatures, the fore leg holds a captivating power. From the Devil Stick Mantis to the Orchid Mantis, these subadults and adult females showcase their unique beauty through a close-up of their head and forelegs. The Bee foot claws reveal intricate details under an SEM, while the Beaver beetle leg leaves us in awe with its microscopic wonders. As we explore further, we encounter the Western Conifer Seedbug, an introduced invasive species that displays its mesmerizing features up close. In contrast, the Praying Mantis emerges at night in Guyana's Iwokrama Rainforest, showcasing its majestic head and forelegs against a dark backdrop. Great diving beetles also captivate our attention with their remarkable foreleg structure when observed under SEM. Even honey bees leave us spellbound as we examine their delicate legs through a scanning electron microscope lens. Beyond insects lie ancient relics - elephant and camel leg bones immortalized in artwork remind us of nature's enduring legacy. Lastly, we are enchanted by the Hooded praying mantis' striking head and forelegs along with Neptunides flower beetle's intriguing presence.