Larvae Collection (page 12)

Caddisfly larva, SEM C016 / 9107
Caddisfly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a caddisfly (order Trichoptera) larva (centre) inside its tube-shaped home

Shag-carpet caterpillar C016 / 7762
Shag-carpet caterpillar on a leaf. The Shag-carpet caterpillar is the larva of the Prothysana felderi moth and is found from Mexico, south to Panama and into South America

Fly larva, SEM C016 / 9032
Fly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of the aquatic larva of a fly (order Diptera). Magnification: x140 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Caddisfly larva, SEM C016 / 9106
Caddisfly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a caddisfly (order Trichoptera) larva (centre) inside its tube-shaped home

Fly larva, SEM C016 / 9033
Fly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of the aquatic larva of a fly (order Diptera). Magnification: x140 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Head of a Bluebottle C016 / 9189
Bluebottle. Macrophotograph of the head of a bluebottle (family Calliphoridae) fly, showing its large compound eyes. Female bluebottles lay their eggs on meat to ensure a plentiful supply of food for

Caddisfly larva, SEM C016 / 9105
Caddisfly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a caddisfly (order Trichoptera) larva (centre) inside its tube-shaped home

Tropical caterpillar C016 / 7749
Tropical caterpillar. Large unidentified tropical caterpillar on a plant stalk. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

Maggot waste digestion food production C015 / 9937
Maggot waste digestion food production. Close-up of numerous maggots of the housefly (Musca domestica) being used in waste digestion and food production research

Tadpoles feeding on pond weed C017 / 3710
Tadpoles feeding on pond weed. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad

Ladybird larvae on seedhead C014 / 2327
Ladybird larvae on a seedhead. Both the adults and the larvae of ladybirds (family Coccinellidae) are voracious predators of aphids (superfamily Aphidoidea)

Glow-worm. Close-up of the head of a firefly (family Lampyridae) larva. Magnification: x34 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Hemipteran bug reproduction. Hemipteran bug brooding its eggs and hatched young (left). Certain species of hemipteran bugs brood their eggs, caring for them until the young hatch, as seen here

Platyphora leaf beetle brooding larvae
Platyphora leaf beetle (left) brooding larvae (right). Certain species of beetles care for their larvae after hatching. Photographed in rainforest at an elevation of 900 metres in the Rio Bigal

Lungless salamander. Salamanders are a type of amphibian. The lungless salamanders form the taxonomic family Plethodontidae

Emerald glass frog (Teratohyla prosoblepon). Photographed in lowland rainforest in Jama Coaque Reserve (Manabi Province), part of the Choco Biological Region, Ecuador

Slug caterpillar C016 / 8420
Slug caterpillar. Close-up of the larva (caterpillar) of a slug moth (family Limacodidae). Photographed in Napo province, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Milkweed butterfly caterpillar, SEM C016 / 8030
Milkweed butterfly caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the upper side of the larva of a milkweed (Euploea sp.) butterfly, showing its head (light, top)

Milkweed butterfly caterpillar, SEM C016 / 8029
Milkweed butterfly caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of the larva of a milkweed (Euploea sp.) butterfly

Cabbage white caterpillar head, SEM
Cabbage white caterpillar head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of a cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) butterfly larva (caterpillar)

Pebble prominent caterpillar. Caterpillar of the pebble prominent (Notodonta ziczac) moth on a leaf stalk. This moth is found from Europe to Central Asia. Photographed in Poland

Hoverfly larva. Close-up of a larva of a hoverfly (Platycheirus sp.) on the underside of a leaf. Photographed in Poland

Beautiful yellow underwing caterpillar. Caterpillar of the beautiful yellow underwing (Anarta myrtilli) moth. This moth is found throughout most of Europe. The caterpillars feed on heather plants

Common spangle galls on a leaf
Common spangle galls on the underside of an oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. These protective galls contain the larvae of a parasitic wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum). Photographed in Poland

Silk button spangle galls on a leaf
Silk button spangle galls on the underside of an oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. These protective galls contain the larvae of a parasitic wasp (Neuroterus numismalis). Photographed in Poland

Red-eyed tree frog egg C018 / 2383
Red-eyed tree frog egg. Close-up of a red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) tadpole in its egg. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian

Ladybird larva and aphids C018 / 2416
Ladybird larva and aphids. Larva of a ladybird (family Coccinellidae, black) hunting aphids (superfamily Aphidoidea, green)

Red-eyed tree frog eggs C018 / 2382
Red-eyed tree frog eggs. Collage showing tadpoles of the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) in their eggs. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian

Ladybird larva C018 / 2417
Ladybird larva. Larva of a ladybird (family Coccinellidae, black) on a lichen-covered branch

Horse botfly larvae C016 / 5712
Horse botfly (Gasterophilus sp.). Specimen of hose botfly larvae attached to the stomach wall of a horse

Brown-tail moth caterpillar C016 / 4715
Brown-tail moth caterpillar. Close-up of the larva of a brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) moth on a leaf. Photographed in the UK

Larvae of Peacock butterflies C016 / 3554
Larvae of Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) on Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)

European river life, artwork C016 / 3451
European river life. Artwork showing various typical plants and animals that live on a river in southern Europe

Ant nest, artwork C016 / 3292
Ant nest. Artwork of black ants (family Formicidae) in their nest with eggs (top left), pupae (bottom left), and larvae (bottom right)

Larvae of Solomons Seal Sawfly
A leaf of Solomons Seal ( Polygonatum x hybridum ) infested with larvae of the Solomons Seal sawfly, Phymatocera aterrima

Ant symbiosis C013 / 7071
Ant symbiosis. Close-up of Philidris sp. ants and their eggs (white) inside the leaf of a Malayan urn vine (Dischidia major), with which they form a symbiotic relationship

Ant symbiosis C013 / 7073
Ant symbiosis. Close-up of Philidris sp. ants with their larvae (white) inside the leaf of a Malayan urn vine (Dischidia major), with which they form a symbiotic relationship

Ant symbiosis C013 / 7070
Ant symbiosis. Philidris sp. ants and their eggs (white) inside the leaf of a Malayan urn vine (Dischidia major), with which they form a symbiotic relationship

Weaver ants C013 / 7063
Weaver. Close-up of weaver ants (Oecophylla sp.) protecting their eggs by forming a barrier with their own bodies. Weaver ants build nests by stitching leaves together with silk produced by their own

Weaver ants building a nest C013 / 7061
Weaver ants building a nest. Weaver ants (Oecophylla sp.) build nests by stitching leaves together with silk produced by their own larvae (pale yellow)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6589
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing the life stages of a blue morpho butterfly (Morpho menelaus). This artwork is Plate 53 from Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium (1705)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6590
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing Heliconius ricini butterflies and caterpillars feeding on the caster oil plant (Ricinus communis)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6586
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing a green caterpillar and adult of the moth Erinnyis ello, on Spanish jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum). At bottom is a Corallus enhydris coral snake

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6585
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing a variety of insects on a plant. The insects include a stag beetle (Lucanus cervus, upper left)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6582
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing two species of beetle, with larvae, on a Mexican or prickly poppy. This artwork is Plate 24 from Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium (1705)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6584
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing the caterpillar, cocoon and winged form of the white witch moth (Thysania agrippina)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6583
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing the winged and caterpillar stages of the butterfly Philaethria dido, on the fruit of the pineapple tree (Ananas comosus)

Emperor moth caterpillars, artwork C013 / 6572
Emperor moth caterpillars (Antheraea sp.). Painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere dated (1754-57)

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"Larvae: The Fascinating Transformations of Nature's Young" From the bustling honeycombs of Apis mellifera to the enchanting life cycle of a Sea green swallowtail butterfly, larvae offer us a glimpse into the captivating world of metamorphosis. In the depths of a honeycomb, tiny honey bee larvae wriggle and squirm, nourished by royal jelly as they prepare for their remarkable transformation. A cross-section reveals an intricate network of cells, each housing a growing larva that will one day become an essential member of its hive. Meanwhile, newly hatched tadpoles embark on their aquatic journey in search of adulthood. These Common Frog larvae navigate through ponds and streams with graceful movements, adapting to their watery habitat until they are ready to emerge as fully-fledged frogs. The Tobacco hornworm finds solace amidst lush tobacco plants, munching away at leaves while undergoing its own growth spurt. Its vibrant green body serves as camouflage against predators who dare challenge this voracious caterpillar. A fuzzy Wooly Bear larva crawls along forest floors, showcasing bold stripes that hint at its future identity as a Tiger Moth. This resilient creature endures harsh conditions during winter months before finally pupating into its magnificent adult form. The Monarch Butterfly caterpillar embarks on an epic migration journey fueled by milkweed leaves alone. As it feasts upon these toxic plants, it absorbs chemicals that protect it from predators—a testament to nature's ingenious strategies for survival. Parasitic Wasps take advantage of unsuspecting hoverfly larvae in the UK countryside; laying eggs within them ensures food for their own young when they hatch, and is both fascinating and unsettling how nature can be both nurturing and ruthless simultaneously. A Hoopoe bird proudly clutches a plump grub in its beak—nature's fast-food delicacy—providing sustenance not just for itself but also for its hungry chicks waiting in the nest.