Hexapod Collection (page 6)

Close-up of a Metallic jewel beetle (Buspretidae) in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Metallic leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) with rain droplets, frontal view, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Pink lady mayfly (Epeorus albertae) close up of eyes of male, Madison River, Montana, USA, August

Mining bee (Andrena sp. ) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mining bee (Andrena sp.) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Raja Brookes Birdwing Butterfly (Trogonoptera brookiana), Borneo

Dogbane beetle (Chrysochus auratus) on dogbane, Crossways Preserve, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, August

Cave beetle (Leptodirus hochenwartii) a true troglobite (living only in caves). Endemic to certain karstic caves in the western Dinaric Alps. Slovenia, April

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) close up of head showing proboscis. Note the pollen grains attached to its hairs. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) in meadow. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) camouflaged among lichens, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, June

Silver-studded blue butterflies (Plebejus argus) resting on grass and backlit by the sun, Upton Towans, Cornwall, UK. June 2017

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) resting on grasses, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. June 2017

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall/Devon, UK. May 2017

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) basking on fallen tree, Southwest London, England, UK, April

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in garden, Norfolk, England, UK, June

RF - Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs on garden pond, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female wide angle view showing heather moorland habitat. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Small tortoishell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on a stained glass window of church on a sunny day Sheffield, England, UK, January

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion / Hyacinthoides nonscriptus). Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Common hawker (Aeshna juncea) Brackish Moss NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male close up detail of head and thorax, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June. Captive. Focus stacked

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus leaves, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) flying, Brewster County, Texas, USA. Controlled conditions. August

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) male silhouetted against leaf, controlled conditions

Morpho (Morpho peleides) eggs, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Cayo District, Belize

Blue iridescent scales of a Nymphalid butterfly (Epiphile orea) magnified 11x, deceased insect found in Piedade, Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic Forest

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on old painted door. Dorset, UK, August

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

Green praying mantis (Majangella moultoni) camouflaged on mossy tree trunk. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Merveille-du-Jour moth (Dichonia aprilina), camouflaged on lichen. The National Forest, Leicestershire, UK. September

Hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) recently emerged in montane rinforest. Ambua Lodge, Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea. June

Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) on agricultural headland. England, UK

Fringed Tulip Dallas (Pink) and Tulipa Swan Wings (White) and Tulipa Valery Gergiev (red) growing in garden border. England, UK

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis) in defensive position, on flower, Chinambi, Carchi, Ecuador

Morpho menelaus, Cramers blue butterfly

Kunga cake
In East Africa huge clouds of midges that rise out of the tropical rivers and lakes are caught by the millions and squeezed into solid blocks and cooked as kunga cake

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

Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. 1726 edition

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. April

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems, River Leijgraaf, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, August 2013

Banded demoiselle dragonfly (Calopteryx splendens) male and female silhouetted, resting on reeds. Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Detail of White Witch Moth (Thysania agrippina) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Pair of Red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) perched on grass blade, at sunset, Poland. June

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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.