Lifecycle Collection

Painted lady butterfly life cycle F007 / 6614
Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) life cycle

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Common European toad tadpoles (Bufo bufo), sequence showing development of limbs. Derbyshire, UK. August. Digital composite

Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, pupa, chrysalis and emerging adult

Leaf mimic bush cricket or katydid (unknown species, family Tettigoniidae) in the middle of moulting its skin. Moulting from one sub-adult stage (instar) to another is known as ecdysis

Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 12/12

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis, on Passion vine (Passiflora sp). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 8/9

Close-Up of Red Maple Leaf on Forest Floor Amongst Brown Decomposing Leaves

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Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) emerging from chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 1/12

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis. Hill Country, Texas, USA

Nest of Crumps treefrog (Dendropsophus brevifrons). The eggs develop within the nest suspended over a rainforest pond. The tadpoles drop into the water fully formed, so avoiding aquatic predators

Mashpi torrenteer (Hyloscirtus mashpi) metamorph part way through metamorphosis from tadpole to frog, portrait, Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Coastal glassfrog (Cochranella litoralis) on leaf with eggs. San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Close-Up of Backside of Red Maple Leaf on Forest Floor Amongst Brown Decomposed Leaves

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Light Micrograph using Nomarski Technique: Intestinal Roundworm - juvenile hatching from egg. Date:

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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Crab megalops. Date:

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Pacific Salmon - lifecycle - eggs - eyed eggs - alvelins and fry Date:

Metamorphoses of the Peacock butterfly. The Peacock (Inachis io), a butterfly of the temperate regions of Europe and Asia

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Mating nudibranch in Indonesia
A pair of nudibranch, Hypselodoris bullockii, mating. Photogrphed in West Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Pregnant pygmy seahorse in Indonesia
Pregnant pygmy seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. This species only grows to a couple of cm long. Found on seafan in West Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Butterfly lifecycle
Plate 109 from 298 water-colour drawings of insects and larvae, Frankfurdt 1622 by C. Flegel

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"Journey of Transformation: Witness the Fascinating Lifecycle of Various Creatures" Painted lady butterfly showcases its remarkable life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and finally emerging as a beautiful adult. Common European toad tadpoles undergo an incredible transformation, gradually developing limbs that enable them to transition from water-dwelling creatures to land-dwelling amphibians. Leaf mimic bush cricket or katydid, belonging to the Tettigoniidae family, goes through stages of growth and molting until it resembles a leaf in order to camouflage itself within its environment. Swallowtail butterfly's digital composite reveals the captivating process of metamorphosis – from a tiny caterpillar munching on leaves, forming a pupa or chrysalis, and ultimately emerging as an exquisite adult butterfly ready for flight. Queen butterfly expands its wings after emerging from its protective chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed in Hill Country, Texas – showcasing nature's intricate sequence of development and rebirth (12/12). Gulf fritillary butterfly gracefully unfurls its wings after breaking free from the confines of its chrysalis while perched on Passion vine in Hill Country, Texas (Sequence 8/9). A close-up shot captures the vibrant red maple leaf amidst decomposing brown leaves on the forest floor – symbolizing nature's perpetual cycle of renewal and decay. Witness the breathtaking moment when a Queen butterfly emerges triumphantly from its delicate chrysalis attached to Aquatic milkweed – embracing newfound freedom. The Gulf fritillary butterfly proudly displays fully expanded wings after completing its transformative journey into adulthood – reminding us that change can lead to extraordinary beauty. Delve into the world of Crumps treefrog as it nurtures new life within its nest – highlighting how even small creatures contribute their part to the intricate web of life.