Locust Collection (page 2)

Long-headed African locust, Acrida nasuta (Long-fronted locust, Gryllus nasutus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Shrike and a Praying Mantiss (w / c on paper) (for Cassiano dal Pozzo Paper Museum)
CRS225643 Shrike and a Praying Mantiss (w/c on paper) (for Cassiano dal Pozzo Paper Museum) by Italian School; Corsham Court, Wiltshire; Italian, out of copyright

Indian locust, Gryllus indicus (Schistocerca gregaria?). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Wart biter locust, moths and beetle
Female wart biter locust laying eggs, Decticus verrucivorus 4, feathered footman, Spiris striata 1, and crimson-speckled flunkey, Utetheisa pulchella 2, and Lixus paraplecticus beetle 3

Carob tree or locust bean, Ceratonia siliqua. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Mixelle l aine after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et

Giant grasshopper, Tropidacris dux. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837

Grasshoppers and locusts
Obscure bird grasshopper, Schistocerca obscura 1, fork-tailed bush katydid, Scudderia furcata 2, lubber grasshopper, Taeniopoda centurio 3, and coffee locust, Aularches miliaris subsp. miliaris 4

African and brown-spotted locusts
African locust, Phymateus cinctus 1, and brown spotted locust, Cyrtacanthacris tatarica? 2. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Bristly locust tree, Robinia hispida
La Robin couleur de chair. Bristly locust tree, Robinia hispida. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Lantern fly, locust, mantis, cicada and beetles
Lantern fly, Fulgora laternaria 1, migratory locust, Grillus migratorius 2, European mantis, Mantis religiosa 3, common cicada, Cicada plebeia 4, Hercules beetle, Dynastes hercules 5, and cockchafer

Exotic Chinese insects
Chinese insects: milkweed locust, Phymateus morbillosus morbillosus 1, jewel beetles, Chrysochroa vittata 2, Chrysochroa ocellata 3, Chinese scarab beetle, Scarabaeus chinensis 4

Carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Acacia tree, Common Robinia or Locust Tree. Date: 1842

An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho)
2777950 An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An invasion of locusts)

The extraordinary adventures, the aviator Mauvaise invested and dropped during a flight at... (colour litho)
2808492 The extraordinary adventures, the aviator Mauvaise invested and dropped during a flight at... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub
2966808 The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Exodus 10: 1-20 The Seven Plagues of Egypt: the plague of locusts
STC67475 Exodus 10:1-20 The Seven Plagues of Egypt: the plague of locusts, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Insects and Flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731329 Insects and Flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects and Flowers)

The hunt for grasshoppers in Sardinia, eighty million insects destroyed in two weeks in... (colour litho)
2815447 The hunt for grasshoppers in Sardinia, eighty million insects destroyed in two weeks in... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Illustration of useful Insects and insect pests c. 1923 (litho)
3090508 Illustration of useful Insects and insect pests c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fall Webworm Moth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999357 Fall Webworm Moth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Metamorphoses of the Locust, Acrydium peregrinum (engraving)
970854 Metamorphoses of the Locust, Acrydium peregrinum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metamorphoses of the Locust, Acrydium peregrinum)

Lovedale, One of the Avenues (b / w photo)
3092337 Lovedale, One of the Avenues (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovedale, One of the Avenues)

Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving)
1092954 Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Common Milkweed Locust at London Zoo, May 1927 (b / w photo)
3474495 A Common Milkweed Locust at London Zoo, May 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

The Locust (engraving)
670588 The Locust (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Locust. Illustration for Bible Animals by J G Wood (Longmans, 1876)

Swarm of Migratory Locusts, plate from "Brehms Tierleben
AGD241701 Swarm of Migratory Locusts, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.9, p.592, published by Bibliographisches Institut

Still Life with a Snake (oil on canvas)
AMO100606 Still Life with a Snake (oil on canvas) by Broeck, Elias van den (1650-1708); 52x40 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Strange insects (coloured engraving)
997425 Strange insects (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Departure to a new year
Thierry Dufour

Insects: Locusts crawl over models face. April 1987 P008105

Scientists examining maps and statistics at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Scientist in a mask, examining locusts in perspex containers at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Scientist in a mask, examining a locust in a perspex container at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Scientist at work in the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Close-up of a scientist examining and testing a locust at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Scientist examining and testing a locust at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Close-up of a scientist examining a locust through a microscope at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

Scientist examining a locust through a microscope at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945

A Swarm of Locusts, from Brehms Tierleben, pub. 1860s (colour lithograph), 1860

Exodus 10: 1-20: the plague of the locusts, one of The Seven Plagues of Egypt. Artist
Exodus 10:1-20: the plague of the locusts, one of The Seven Plagues of Egypt. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 4th July 1891

Picture No. 12009483
Green nymph of the Garden Locust - feeding on ripening tomatoes in container on verandah of house - will change to brown colour with wings when adult - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Date:

Giant Locust - Southern Madagascar
MAR-1136 Giant Locust Southern Madagascar Phymateus saxosus Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Locust – close up of head top view 003840h
BB-1238 Locust - close up of head top view Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Locust 1925 Middle East
Locust. 1925, Middle East

Locust plagues Palestine Methods fighting locust
Locust plagues in Palestine. Methods of fighting the locust plague. Erecting zinc desert wall which stopped the invading host while yet in the crawling stage. 1930

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"Locust: From Desert Pests to Potential Food Source" Schistocerca gregaria, commonly known as the desert locust, has long been a menace to agricultural lands. These swarming insects can devour entire fields of crops in a matter of hours, leaving behind devastation and famine in their wake. However, recent research suggests that these notorious creatures might hold the key to our future food security. In some cultures, locusts have already found their way onto dinner plates. Egyptians have been consuming the Egyptian Locust - adult for centuries, considering it a delicacy with its nutty flavor and high protein content. As we face increasing challenges in feeding our growing population sustainably, perhaps it's time we embrace this unconventional source of nutrition. But not all they are pests; some even contribute positively to ecosystems. Take the honey locust or thorny locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos), for example. This majestic tree provides shelter and sustenance for various wildlife species while beautifying landscapes with its vibrant foliage. And let's not forget about their close relatives – grasshoppers. With lavender-colored wings fluttering gracefully through meadows, they add an enchanting touch to nature's tapestry. A line engraving captures the intricate details of these fascinating creatures. Locally renowned landmarks like Fairfax Hotel on 43rd and Locust Streets in Philadelphia remind us that even urban areas have connections to nature's wonders. Amidst bustling city life lies an appreciation for biodiversity and ecological balance. Speaking of biodiversity, leaf insects showcase remarkable camouflage skills that allow them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings – a testament to Mother Nature's ingenuity at work. Julie Donkin from Durham University has dedicated her studies to understanding these intriguing insects further. By unraveling their secrets, she hopes to shed light on how they impact ecosystems and potentially unlock new ways of harnessing them as a sustainable food source.