Lifecycles Collection

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

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

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American toad eggs, formerly Bufo americanus, Maryland Date:

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Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar on its food plant. Date:

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Red Lily Beetle eggs on lily leaf excreting from mouth parts May Date:

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Common Frog - mid stage of tadpole development Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x 85 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Gills are resorbed and jaws better developed

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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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Spider Spider with egg sac on web Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Poplar Hawk Moth caterpillar ready for pupation. Date:

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Bird Cherry Ermine Moth Caterpillar army - Northumberland, UK. Date:

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Mosquito Larvae hanging from the surface film of water, through which they breath air Date:

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Spectacle Moth - eggs Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x 35 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) (Abrostola tripartita) Date:

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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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Palmer's Tree Frog, stage between tadpole and frog, San Cipriano, Choco, Colombia Palmer's Tree Frog, stage between tadpole and frog, San Cipriano, Choc, Colombia Date:

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Chrysalis of black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) attached on twig, Piedmont, Italy Date:

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Caterpillar of feathered thorn (Colotois pennaria) resting on nurse plant, Piedmont, Italy Date:

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Sub adult female of owly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) during metamorphosis in early morning, Piedmont, Italy Date:

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Fly Eggs on body of dead bird, Norfolk UK Date:

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Fennel flower bud opening, Norfolk UK Date:

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Fire Ants Fire Ants with larvae Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Longhorn Beetle pupa Longhorn Beetle pupa on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Longhorn Beetle pupa Longhorn Beetle pupa on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Longhorn Beetle pupa Longhorn Beetle pupa on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Rock Goby male guarding eggs close to hatching time (note fish eyes inside eggs) Date:

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Rustic Wolf Spider female with egg sac Date:

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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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European Garden Cross Spider newly moulted juvenile. Date:

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European Garden Cross Spider juvenile moulting exoskeleton. Date:

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Ground Spider female with egg sac constructing nest chamber on leaf. Date:

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European Garden Cross Spider feeding on Harlequin Ladybird pupa. Date:

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Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet caterpillar. Date:

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Mullein Moth caterpillar. Date:

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Sweet Gale Moth caterpillar. Date:

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Old World Swallowtail Caterpillar after eating half of the nurse plant. Date:

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Mottled Umber Caterpillar. Date:

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"Lifecycles: A Journey of Transformation and Growth" Witness the incredible transformations of various creatures as they go through their lifecycles. From Common European toad tadpoles developing limbs, to the Leaf mimic bush cricket camouflaging itself in its environment, these species showcase the wonders of nature's adaptations. Marvel at the digital composite of a Swallowtail butterfly's lifecycle, from caterpillar to pupa, chrysalis, and finally emerging as a breathtaking adult. Similarly, observe the Queen butterfly expanding its wings after emerging from its chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed in Hill Country, Texas. The Gulf fritillary butterfly also takes center stage with its graceful emergence from a chrysalis onto Passion vine. Witness how these delicate creatures unfold their vibrant wings and embark on their new journey. Explore other fascinating lifecycles such as that of Crumps treefrog nesting or witness the Mashpi torrenteer midway through metamorphosis. The Coastal glassfrog captivates with its translucent beauty while guarding over her precious eggs on a leaf in San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Ecuador. These captivating images remind us that life is an ever-changing process filled with growth and transformation. Just like these creatures undergo remarkable changes throughout their lifecycles, we too have our own journeys of self-discovery and evolution. Embrace each phase wholeheartedly for it leads us towards our true potential - just like nature intended.