Larvae Collection (page 3)

Page 7. Pl. 2 Cryptophasa Rebescens Lew, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670875 Page 7. Pl.2 Cryptophasa Rebescens Lew, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Page 11. Plate 3 Cryptophasa Septosfermi Pultenae Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670876 Page 11. Plate 3 Cryptophasa Septosfermi Pultenae Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Insects that destroy fur garments (colour litho)
971970 Insects that destroy fur garments (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects that destroy fur garments)

Insects harmful to grape vines (colour litho)
971922 Insects harmful to grape vines (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects harmful to grape vines)

Harmful butterflies (colour litho)
971912 Harmful butterflies (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful butterflies)

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)

Beetles and Larvae of Larinus maculosus (engraving)
5224654 Beetles and Larvae of Larinus maculosus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beetles and Larvae of Larinus maculosus)

Various Spiders and Caterpillars, with a Sprig of Gooseberry, early 1650s (oil on copper)
1217491 Various Spiders and Caterpillars, with a Sprig of Gooseberry, early 1650s (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van (1626-79); 9x13 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly dries its wings while resting on a reed above its
3260714 A newly emerged Golden-ringed Dragonfly dries its wings while resting on a reed above its empty larval shell, or exuvia, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Life-cycle of a Moth, Plate 23, from The Aurelian, or Natural History of English
986225 Life-cycle of a Moth, Plate 23, from The Aurelian, or Natural History of English Insects, 1778 (hand-coloured engraving) by Harris

Insects harmful to pine trees (colour litho)
971935 Insects harmful to pine trees (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects harmful to pine trees)

Butterflies and moths (colour litho)
3630379 Butterflies and moths (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterflies and moths)

Frontispiece, from A Rare Depiction of Butterflies and Moths, pub
3282464 Frontispiece, from A Rare Depiction of Butterflies and Moths, pub. 1764 (hand coloured engraving) by Wilkes, Benjamin (fl.c.1749); Private Collection; (add.info)

Life and Metamorphoses of the Dragon-fly, Libellula depressa (engraving)
2788541 Life and Metamorphoses of the Dragon-fly, Libellula depressa (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life and Metamorphoses of the Dragon-fly)

Page 23 Plate 6 Xylopsyche Lewinni / Hepialus Ligniveren Lewin
5670879 Page 23 Plate 6 Xylopsyche Lewinni / Hepialus Ligniveren Lewin, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Butterflies and caterpillars (coloured engraving)
6014593 Butterflies and caterpillars (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterflies and caterpillars)

View of the interior of an ant colony at the foot of an oak tree (engraving)
5207279 View of the interior of an ant colony at the foot of an oak tree (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silk: silkworm (chromolitho)
968639 Silk: silkworm (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk: silkworm. Liebig card, from a series on materials fo making clothes)

Harmful insects: Deaths Head Hawkmoth (colour litho)
971918 Harmful insects: Deaths Head Hawkmoth (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful insects: Deaths Head Hawkmoth)

Pieridae (harmful butterflies) (colour litho)
971907 Pieridae (harmful butterflies) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pieridae (harmful butterflies)

Hideous Larvae, 1896. Creator: Odilon Redon
Hideous Larvae, 1896

Black Swallowtail caterpillar, USA

Spear / Bleekers Squid {Loligo bleekeri} larva secreting ink, captive, Japan

Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) on twig with larval case, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Caterpillar (unknown species) Fliess, Naturpark Kaunergrat, Tirol, Austria, July 2008. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Spurge hawkmoth (Hyles euphorbiae) caterpillar on plant stem, Fliess, Naturpark Kaunergrat, Tirol, Austria, July 2008 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar, Digne les Bains, France, May 2009 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) on twig with larval case, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Cricket nymph on Carthusian pink (Dianthus carthusianorum) East Slovakia, Europe, June 2008

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Dragonfly - on Crane Flower (aka Bird of Paradise Flower, Strelitzia reginae) - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Black Weaver Ant - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Caterpillar - being attacked by Fire Ants (Formicidae Family) - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Planthopper Nymph - with waxy extrusions for camouflage on plant - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Tussock Moth Caterpillar - with long hairs for protection - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Caterpillar - camouflaged with fine powder for protection on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Cerambycid (aka long Horned Beetle) - on fence - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Deepsea planktonic megalopa stage of crab development, Atlantic ocean

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Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar on its food plant. Date:

Green Shield Bug (Palomena prasina), larva

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Mosquito Larvae Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x40 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - The malarial mosquito larvae live in pools and puddles; almost any standing water will do

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Fruit Fly larva (Drosophila melanogaster) Date:

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Midge Larvae - Water Bloodworms - Chironomid fly larvae (Chironomus riparius) Date:

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Axolotl. white neotenous larva showing external gills. Originally from Mexico but now widely bred in aquaria. (Ambystoma ). Date:

Developing tadpoles. Close-up of two frog (order Anura) larva, or tadpoles, that have already developed their hind legs. Magnification: x6, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Cordylobia anthropophaga, tumbu fly larvae
Larvae of the tumbu fly or putzi fly common in East and Central Africa. Photographed by Martin Hall

Carpet Beetle Larva SPH 2718 UK Attagenus pellio © Steve Hopkin / ardea. com
SPH-2718 Two-Spotted Carpet / Museum BEETLE - larvae, feeding in carpet United Kingdom Attagenus pellio Pest species in musuems, homes, food store

Communal larvae webs of White Ermine Moth Spilosoma lubricipeda on bushes in housing estate in Thetford Norfolk May 2009

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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.