Grubs Collection

Hoopoe - with grub in beak. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain
WAT-12228 Hoopoe - with grub in beak. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain Upupa epops M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue Tit - pair feeding grubs to chicks at nest
WAT-8833 Blue Tit - pair feeding grubs to chicks at nest Parus caeruleus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Deep fried insects at market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Harmful insects (colour litho)
971882 Harmful insects (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful insects. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 11 April 1897.); © Look and Learn

Boring insects hamful to forests (colour litho)
971888 Boring insects hamful to forests (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring insects hamful to forests)

Insects harmful to trees (colour litho)
971885 Insects harmful to trees (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects harmful to trees)

Insects harmful to agriculture (colour litho)
971876 Insects harmful to agriculture (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects harmful to agriculture)

Goldfinch, feeding their young (chromolitho)
3099741 Goldfinch, feeding their young (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldfinch, feeding their young)

Grubs and Butterflies, or The Naturalist (w / c on paper)
1216218 Grubs and Butterflies, or The Naturalist (w/c on paper) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1896); 89.1x58.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English

Robin, feeding the young (chromolitho)
3099740 Robin, feeding the young (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin, feeding the young)

Title Page to Moffeti Theatrum Insectorum, late 1590s (engraving)
810267 Title Page to Moffeti Theatrum Insectorum, late 1590s (engraving) by Rogers, William (c.1545-1610); Private Collection; (add.info)

Characteristic C-shaped white grub larva of flower chafer; feeds on plant roots, compost and other rotting vegetation
ASW-4391 Characteristic C-shaped white grub larva of flower chafer; Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Schizonycha sp. feeds on plant roots, compost and other rotting vegetation

Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to
DK-115 Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to pupating. Wiltshire, England

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) and Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) mixed flock, feeding on mown meadow, picking at worms and grubs disturbed by tractor and machinery, Cumbria

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Blue Tit - feeding grubs to chicks at nest (Cyanistes caeruleus) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva held in hand (Xyleutes leucomochia) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food. (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, held in hands (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food. (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva held in hand (Xyleutes leucomochia) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food. (Xyleutes leucomochia) Date:

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Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

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Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

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Bramble Leaf Miner - UK. Date:

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult feeding grub to juvenile, perched on dead branch in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, July

Scaly-throated Earthcreeper (Upucerthia dumetaria) adult, feeding on grub, Torres del Paine N. P
Scaly-throated Earthcreeper (Upucerthia dumetaria) adult, feeding on grub, Torres del Paine N.P. Southern Patagonia, Chile, November

Seaweed Fly (Coelopidae sp. ) maggot, amongst strandline debris, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October
Seaweed Fly (Coelopidae sp.) maggot, amongst strandline debris, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October

Ichneumon Wasp probing surface of wood with egg-laying tube to lay grubs

Wasp nest, queen leaning over paper cells, some containing larvae

Yellow-rumped Thornbill - with grub in mouth - near Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4801 Yellow-rumped Thornbill - with grub in mouth near Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Redstart - hen at nest
JLM-7981 Redstart - hen at nest Phoenicurus phoenicurus John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Song Thrush JD 16187 Turdus philomelos © John Daniels / ardea. com
JD-16187 Song THRUSH - with worm Turdus philomelos John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Larva of Lesser Stag Beetle
DWG-681 Larvae of Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus D. W. Greenslade contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Chaffinch - feedind chicks at nest
WAT-5542 CHAFFINCH - adult with grubs, feeds chicks at nest Fringilla coelebs Nest is lined with hair. M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Green-tailed Towhee - with green worm in beak - Western U. S. - Summer _D3D1500n
TOM-1873 Green-tailed Towhee - with green worm in beak Western U.S. - Summer Pipilo chlorurus Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) adult, feeding, with insect larva in beak, foraging on grass, England, april

Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) adult, feeding, with insect larva in beak, foraging on grass at camping park, Northern Territory, Australia

Ploughing Gulls
A good impression from a tractor, of gulls following the ploughed-up Autumn stubble, behind the plough, which uncovers grubs and insects for them to eat! Date: 1960s

Hoopoe (Upupa epops) adult, in flight, feeding chick at nesthole entrance, Bulgaria, may

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) adult, with grub in beak, perched on rock, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, march

Iris sawfly larvae
Iris sawfly (Rhadinoceraea micans) larvae eating leaves of Iris leaves). These larvae are a pest of both wild and cultivated irises

Big Brown Bat - eating maggot
MOP-222 Big Brown BAT - feeding on worm Eptesicus fuscus B Moose Peterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Willow Tit - with insects in mouth
JAB-1362 Willow TIT - with grubs in beak Parus montanus Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Colorado Beetle - larvae
JLM-11474 Colorado Beetle / Colorado Potato / Ten-lined Potato BEETLE / Ten-striped Spearman - larvae Leptinotarsa decemlineata Serious potato crop pest

Dartford Warbler - female - with insects - Cornwall - UK
DAC-156 Dartford Warbler - female - with insects Cornwall - UK Sylvia undata David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bateared Fox CH 4463 Listens for grubs underground. Kalahari Gemsbok Park, South Africa
CH-4463 BAT-EARED FOX - listens for grubs underground Kalahari Gemsbok Park, South Africa. Otocyon megalotis Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Grubs: From Hoopoes to Butterflies" A Hoopoe delicately holds a plump grub in its beak, showcasing nature's intricate food chain in Caceres, Extramadura, Spain. Witness the nurturing instincts of Blue Tits as they tirelessly feed grubs to their hungry chicks nestled snugly in their nest. Embark on a culinary adventure at Phnom Penh's vibrant market, where deep-fried insects including grubs tantalize adventurous palates. Unveiling the darker side of nature, discover harmful insects captured vividly through mesmerizing color lithographs. Marvel at the stunning Red Cracker Butterfly and its peculiar diet that includes palm nut grubs—a true testament to nature's diversity. Delve into the hidden world of boring insects that wreak havoc on forests, depicted vividly through captivating color lithographs. Explore how trees suffer from destructive insect infestations showcased brilliantly through striking color lithographs—nature's battle for survival unfolds before your eyes. Gain insight into the detrimental impact of insects on agriculture as illustrated meticulously through eye-catching color lithographs—an urgent call for sustainable farming practices. Admire Goldfinches' unwavering dedication as they diligently gather grubs to nourish their young ones—a heartwarming scene brought to life with chromolithography. Immerse yourself in "Grubs and Butterflies or The Naturalist, " an exquisite watercolor painting capturing both beauty and transformation within this tiny creature's lifecycle. Experience tender moments between Robins and their fledglings captured flawlessly using chromolithography—a testament to parental love among avian species. Travel back in time with Moffeti Theatrum Insectorum's enchanting title page from late 1590s—an intricately engraved masterpiece celebrating the wonders of insects.