Mouthpart Collection

The liar
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a deer ked (Lipoptena cervi). L. cervi lives as an ectoparasite on deer, moose and other cervids

Irresistible
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hoverfly, also called flower fly or syrphid fly (family Syrphidae). The compound eyes are composed of numerous light sensing organs (ommatidia)

Maggot head, SEM C014 / 1449
Maggot head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fly (order Diptera) larva, showing its mouthparts (centre). Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Spider anatomy, artwork
Spider anatomy. Computer artwork showing the main organs of a typical female spider

Honey bee mouth, SEM C016 / 8004
Honey bee mouth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouth a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing the hairs that cover its body. Magnification: x37, when printed 10 centimetres high

Bullet ant C018 / 2481
Bullet ant. Close-up of a bullet ant (Paraponera clavata), showing its large jaws (mandibles, centre). Bullet ants get their name from their powerful and potent sting

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2390
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of a Daceton boltoni ant on a leaf, showing its compound eyes (black) and large mandibles (lower centre), which it uses to cut through leaves

Spider mouthparts, SEM Z430 / 0436
Spider mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of a house spider (Tegenaria sp.). The head of the spider is at upper centre

Fruit fly proboscis, SEM
Fruit fly proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the coiled-up proboscis (lower centre) of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)

Wandering spider C014 / 9804
Wandering spider. Close-up of the head of a wandering spider (Agroeca sp.), showing its eyes. Photographed in Poland

Housefly head. Close-up of the head of a housefly (Musca sp.), showing one of its compound eyes (centre) and mouthparts (lower centre). Magnification: x28, when printed 10 centimetres wide

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

Earwig head. Close-up of the head of an earwig (order Dermaptera), showing its compound eyes (centre left and right) and mouthparts (upper centre). Magnification: x17, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Honeybee head
Honeybee. Close-up of a honeybee (Apis sp.) covered in pollen (yellow grains). Magnification: x17, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Flea tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9034
Flea tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), showing its head (top)

Flea tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9035
Flea tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), showing its head (top)

Fly larva, SEM C016 / 9032
Fly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of the aquatic larva of a fly (order Diptera). Magnification: x140 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Wolf spider jaws, SEM C016 / 9096
Wolf spider jaws. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a wolf spider (family Lycosidae), showing its large jaws (beige). Magnification: x16, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Velvet mite, SEM C016 / 9092
Velvet mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a velvet mite (Trombidium holosericeum). This bright red arachnid is one of the largest mites found in northern temperate

Fly larva, SEM C016 / 9033
Fly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of the aquatic larva of a fly (order Diptera). Magnification: x140 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Wolf spider jaws, SEM C016 / 9095
Wolf spider jaws. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a wolf spider (family Lycosidae), showing its large jaws (beige). Magnification: x16, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Tarantula spider, SEM
Tarantula spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a Brazilian white striped bird-eating spider (Nhandu chromatus), showing its large mandibles (jaws, centre)

Midge mouthparts, SEM
Midge mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the head of a biting midge (family Ceratopogonidae), showing its mouthparts

Ant head, SEM C018 / 0547
Ant head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The antennae (sensory structures) are the stalk-like structures (orange) attached to the head above the mouthparts (bottom)

Ant head, SEM C018 / 0548
Ant head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The antennae (sensory structures) are the stalk-like structures (blue) attached to the head above the mouthparts (bottom)

Lesser stag beetle female, SEM C018 / 0317
Lesser stag beetle (Dorcus parallelipipedus) female, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Visible here on its head are its mouthparts, antennae and one of its eyes

Moth scales, SEM C018 / 0541
Moth scales, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These scales, here on the edge of a moths mouthparts, are hair-like structures that form a powder when the insect is touched

Leafcutter ant head C018 / 5932
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of a leafcutter ant (Acromyrmex sp.) head, showing its large mandibles that it uses to cut through leaves. Acromyrmex sp

Maggot head, SEM C014 / 1450
Maggot head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fly (order Diptera) larva, showing its mouthparts (centre). Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Damselfly mouth. Close-up of the head of a damselfly (order Odonata), showing its mouthparts. Magnification: x46 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Milkweed butterfly caterpillar, SEM C016 / 8029
Milkweed butterfly caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of the larva of a milkweed (Euploea sp.) butterfly

Honey bee head, SEM C016 / 8018
Honey bee head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing its large compound eyes (left and right), mouthparts (lower centre)

Honey bee head, SEM C016 / 8022
Honey bee head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing its large compound eyes (left and right), mouthparts (lower centre)

Honey bee mouthparts, SEM C016 / 8011
Honey bee mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts a honey bee (Apis sp.). Magnification: x115, when printed 10 centimetres high

Honey bee mouthparts, SEM C016 / 8010
Honey bee mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing its long tongue (glossa, upper centre)

Honey bee mouth, SEM C016 / 8003
Honey bee mouth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouth a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing the hairs that cover its body. Magnification: x139, when printed 10 centimetres high

Anthophora hispanica bee C016 / 2081
Anthophora hispanica bee

Wandering spider C014 / 9803
Wandering spider. Close-up of the head of a wandering spider (Agroeca sp.), showing its eyes. Photographed in Poland

Water mite, SEM C015 / 6374
Water mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a mite (subclass Acari) found in water. Magnification: x600, when printed 10cm wide

Water mite, SEM
Water mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a mite (subclass Acari) found in water. Magnification: x600, when printed 10cm wide

Water mite, SEM C015 / 6372
Water mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a mite (subclass Acari) found in water. Magnification: x600, when printed 10cm wide

Goldenrod crab spider catching a bee
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) catching a bee. Photographed in Wroclaw, Poland

Moth tongue C018 / 2432
Moth tongue. Close-up of the head of a moth, showing the coiled tongue (proboscis) that it uses to drink nectar from flowers

Jumping spider C018 / 2450
Jumping spider. Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) stalk their prey before leaping on it from a few centimetres away. Photographed in South America

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2393
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of the head of a Daceton sp. ant, showing its compound eyes (black) and large mandibles (centre left), which it uses to cut through leaves

Trap-jaw ant C018 / 2436
Trap-jaw ant. Close-up of the head of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus sp.), showing its large mandibles (lower right). These carnivorous ants have spring-loaded serrated jaws to allow them to trap prey

Ant head C018 / 2487
Ant head. Close-up of the head of an ant (family Formicidae), showing its jaws (mandibles, lower centre) and eyes (upper left and right)

Golden carpenter ant C018 / 2485
Golden carpenter ant. Close-up of a golden carpenter ant (Camponotus sericeiventris), showing its jaws (mandibles, centre) and long antennae (upper left and right)

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"The Liar: Unveiling the Irresistible World of Mouthparts" Delve into the intriguing world of mouthparts, where truth and deception intertwine. From the deceptive liar to the irresistible allure, these tiny structures hold captivating secrets waiting to be unraveled. Witness the grotesque beauty of Maggot Head under SEM C014 / 1449, as it showcases its unique mouthpart structure designed for survival. Marvel at Spider Anatomy Artwork that intricately portrays their diverse feeding mechanisms. Explore Honey Bee Mouth under SEM C016 / 8004, a masterpiece of nature's engineering marvels. Discover how this intricate apparatus enables them to collect nectar and pollen with utmost precision. Beware the Bullet Ant C018 / 2481 - its formidable a weapon in disguise. Witness Leafcutter Ant C018 / 2390's efficient mandibles as they slice through foliage like miniature scissors. Uncover Spider Mouthparts under SEM Z430 / 0436; each species adapted for different prey capture strategies. Observe House Spider's intricate mouthparts under SEM, revealing their hidden hunting prowess. Marvel at Fruit Fly Proboscis under SEM; an elegant tool used for sipping on sweet nectar or puncturing fruits with surgical precision. Encounter Wandering Spider C014 / 9804 - its venomous fangs ready to strike fear into any trespasser. Lastly, meet Harvestman – an enigmatic creature whose delicate-looking mouthpart belies its predatory nature. These fascinating beings challenge our understanding of evolution and adaptation within arachnid communities. Join us on this journey through magnified wonders where mouths become tools for survival, deceitful tactics emerge from unlikely sources, and beauty lies in even the most unexpected places. Prepare to be captivated by these remarkable creatures' extraordinary tales told through their mesmerizing mouthparts.