Hexapod Collection (page 10)

Orange-barred sulphur butterfly (Phoebis philea) pe. Costa Rica

Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum) and houseleek plant (Sempervivum arachnoideum) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Titanias fritillary butterfly (Boloria titania) in mountain alpine meadow habitat, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Essex, Connecticut, USA

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) nectaring on Purple Loosestrife in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) on buttercup in meadow, Cornwall, England, UK, May

Praying mantis nymph silhouetted through leaf, . Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Hornet (Vespa crabro) close up of head

Green-banded urania moth (Urania leilus) moths drinking salts from mineral-rich river clay, a behaviour know as puddling. On the banks of the Manu River, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Noctuiid moth (Panthea coenobita) resting on bark. Ostretin, Pardubice, Czech Republic. April

Spoonwing / Thread-winged antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. July

Giant peacock moth (Saturnia pyri) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Ubrique, southern Spain, April

Fireflies {Lampyridae} in rainforest, Singapore

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on pink flower. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), male on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Republic of Ireland. May

Elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor). Released from captivity, larvae collected previous year. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. May

Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Lantern bug (Pyrops / Laternaria candelaria) Ha Pak Nai, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, China

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

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

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Luna moths (Actias luna) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Eyespots on wing of Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, February 2015

Ivy bee (Colletes hederae) new species to the UK in 2001. Male resting on Blackberry, Oxfordshire, England, UK, September

Purple hairstreak butterfly (Neozephyrus quercus) female with wings open, Hertfordshire, England, UK, July. Focus Stacked Image

Ants (Formicidae) attacking newly emerged cicada (Cicadacae), Yasuni National Park, Ecuador. Highly commended in the Invertebrates Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY)

Essex skipper butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) male visiting flower, , Wiltshire, England, UK, July

Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flower, Wiltshire, England, UK, July. Bumblebee mimic species

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) just emerged. Finland, June

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) feeding from Chive (Allium schoenoprasum), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Mining bee (Andrena sp) flying to Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia), Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) holding leaves together during nest building, Malaysian Borneo

Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) portrait, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) flying to fuchsia flower, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Giant African mantis (Sphodromantis viridis) portrait, captive, occurs in West Africa

Peruvian mantis (Oxyopsis peruviana) silhouette with sun behind, captive, occurs in South America

Leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaves, Costa Rica

Black cockroach (Polyzosteriinae) Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours.net project

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

Caddisfly (Hydropsychidae) in flight and attracted to mercury vapour light, Lamar County, Texas, USA, August. August

Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitus) Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA

RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. Did you know? Dragonflies spend up to six years as drab aquatic nymphs for only a few weeks as

RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK. April

Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers, Dorset, England. Digital Composite

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hexapods: From Ornithoptera alexandrae to Xanthopan morganii praedicta" The stunning beauty of Ornithoptera alexandrae, commonly known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, leaves us in awe with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Acherontia atropos, also known as the death's-head hawk-moth, captivates our attention with its skull-like markings and mysterious allure. Delving into the world of entomology specimens reveals a treasure trove of fascinating hexapods that amaze both scientists and enthusiasts alike. Witnessing a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) sunbathing on a plant is like catching a glimpse of nature's own artwork, where warmth meets tranquility. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK create an ethereal scene straight out of a fairytale. The Chrysina limbata silver chafer beetle showcases its metallic sheen as it scuttles through nature's tapestry, adding shimmer to every step it takes. With its majestic wings resembling peacock feathers, Inachis io or the peacock butterfly graces our gardens with elegance and grace. Phoebis sennae, also known as the cloudless sulphur butterfly, brings sunshine wherever it goes with its bright yellow wings fluttering against clear skies. Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier offers us an artistic glimpse into Europe's dragonflies' enchanting realm—a true feast for our eyes. Marvel at the incredible strength and teamwork displayed by leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter across Costa Rica—an inspiring example from nature's builders.