Life Cycle Collection (page 9)

Colonial Caterpillars grouped closely together, covering branch

Deaths Head Hawk-moth, Acherontia atropos, Side view yellow caterpillar with black markings along its back crawling on a twig

Tadpoles feeding on pond weed C017 / 3711
Tadpoles feeding on pond weed. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad

Silkmoth laying eggs C014 / 4631
Silkmoth (Bombyx mori) laying eggs

Caterpillar head. Close-up of the head of a small white caterpillar (order Lepidoptera), showing its mouthparts. Magnification: x28 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Developing tadpole. Frog (order Anura) larvae, or tadpole, that has already developed all four legs. Magnification: x11, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Tadpole. Close-up of the eye of a frog (order Anura) larvae, or tadpole, showing its mouth (lower right) and one of its eyes (upper left). Magnification: x22, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Giardia protozoan, SEM C016 / 9398
Giardia protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Giardia sp. trophozoite protozoan (yellow) attached to the lining of a human intestine

Speckled bush-cricket nymph on nettle leaves. Dorset, UK July 2012

Cell destruction, artwork
Cell destruction. Artwork of a cell undergoing destruction. This image could represent programmed cell death (apoptosis), a normal part of a cell life cycle

Newly metamorphosed frog C016 / 6252
Newly metamorphosed frog (most likely Hypsiboas geographicus) on a leaf. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Hawk moth cocoon C016 / 2201
Hawk moth cocoon. Cocoon containing a lime hawk moth (Mimas tiliae) pupa. This moth is found in throughout the Palaearctic region and the Near East

Malaria infection cycle, artwork. Life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria, which can cause coma and death. At upper left, a female Anopheles mosquito bites and infects a person

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

Silkmoth with a cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) on a cocoon. The cocoon was spun by the silkmoth caterpillar to protect it as it pupated into the silkmoth

Silkmoths mating on a cocoon C014 / 4632
Silkmoths (Bombyx mori) mating on a cocoon

Silkmoth cocoon C014 / 4630
Silkmoth cocoon. Cocoon of a silkmoth (Bombyx mori), which has been split open to reveal the pupa inside

Silkmoth with a cocoon C014 / 4629
Silkmoth with a cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) on a cocoon

Silkmoth emerging from its cocoon C014 / 4597
Silkmoth emerging from its cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) climbing out of its cocoon after pupating

Arabidopsis thaliana embryo, micrograph C014 / 4590
Arabidopsis thaliana embryo. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the embryo of a thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) plant

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4588
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons. Redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly larvae pupating inside their cocoons

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4587
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons. Redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly larvae pupating inside their cocoons

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4586
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon. Larva of a redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4585
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon. Larva of a redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Butterfly cocoon C014 / 4583
Butterfly cocoon. Person holding the cocoon of a butterfly (order Lepidoptera)

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4579
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Anopheles stephensi mosquito larva. The head is at left, the tail at right. The adult Anopheles stephensi female is a known vector for the tropical disease malaria

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4578
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4577
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Common mime butterfly cocoon C014 / 4575
Common mime butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common mime (Chilasa clytia) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Common evening brown butterfly cocoon C014 / 4576
Common evening brown butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common evening brown (Melanitis leda) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4561
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4560
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

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

Culex mosquito larva C017 / 8352
Culex mosquito larva, with a breathing tube, on the waters surface. Mosquito larvae have a well-developed head (upper right) with mouth brushes used for feeding and propulsion

Great pond snail eggs C017 / 8349
Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) eggs. This snail lays its eggs encased in jelly for protection. Here they are still within their egg cases (clear spheres) from which they will hatch

Chironomus gnat larva C017 / 8351
Chironomus gnat larva. The chironomids or non-biting midges are a type of fly. They are sometimes known as bloodworms due to the red colour of some of their larvae

Chironomus gnat pupa C017 / 8350
Chironomus gnat pupa. The chironomids or non-biting midges are a type of fly. They are sometimes known as bloodworms due to the red colour of some of their larvae

Phantom midge larva C017 / 8348
Phantom midge larva (Chaoborus sp.). Also known as the ghost midge or glassworm, the larval form of this midge is transparent and contains air sacs (white)

Peacock butterfly C017 / 8343
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io). This is the imago (final stage of the life cycle), showing all four wings opened with their eye patterns. It has a wingspan of 50 to 55 millimetres

Caterpillar chrysalis formation C017 / 8344
Caterpillar chrysalis formation. Larval stage of a small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly forming a chrysalis. This butterflys caterpillar forms a chrysalis hanging from stems or branches

Peacock butterfly caterpillar C017 / 8342
Peacock butterfly caterpillar. Larval stage in the life cycle of the peacock butterfly (Inachis io). This caterpillar is fully grown after its fourth moult

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

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"Exploring the Wonders of Life: From Insects to Mammals and Everything in Between" In this captivating journey through the life cycle, we delve into the intricate details of nature's creations. Starting with "Anatomy of the Apis, " an enlightening glimpse into the world of bees, we witness their remarkable transformation from egg to adult worker bee. Moving on, "Leuckarts Zoological Wall Chart" presents a visual feast as it unravels the mesmerizing life cycle of the Swallowtail Butterfly. From its humble beginnings as a pupa and caterpillar, it emerges as a breathtakingly beautiful adult butterfly. Venturing into Botswana's Moremi Wildlife Reserve, our attention is captured by a group of Hippos standing at water's edge. Among them stands a young hippo, symbolizing new life amidst Africa's untamed wilderness. The enchanting Moon Jellyfish takes center stage next. Its ethereal beauty conceals an intriguing life cycle that unfolds beneath tranquil waters. Transitioning to land-dwelling creatures, we encounter Common European Toad tadpoles undergoing metamorphosis. Witnessing their development from limbless creatures to fully formed amphibians showcases nature's incredible ability for adaptation. Nature lovers are then treated to one of nature's most iconic transformations - Monarch butterflies emerging from chrysalises on Tropical Milkweed. This awe-inspiring sight serves as a reminder that change can bring forth extraordinary beauty. Our exploration continues with the Leaf Mimic Bush Cricket or Katydid species—an expert in camouflage—displaying various stages in its fascinating life cycle. Shifting gears slightly, we encounter Mucuna plants hosting insects at different stages of their lives—a testament to symbiotic relationships within ecosystems. Taking an artistic turn, lithographs like "Popular Misconceptions" and "Life in Secret Service" offer glimpses into human experiences intertwined with themes related to cycles and transitions—both literal and metaphorical.