Mouthpart Collection

The liar
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a deer ked (Lipoptena cervi). L

Irresistible
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hoverfly, also called flower fly or syrphid fly (family Syrphidae)

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)

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)

Ant head, SEM C018 / 0548
Ant head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

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

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)

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)

Ant head C018 / 2371
Ant head. Close-up of the head of an ant (family Formicidae), showing its large mandibles (lower right) and one of its compound eyes (black, upper centre)

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2418
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of an ant (family Formicidae) on a leaf, showing its large mandibles (lower centre) that it uses to cut through leaves. This specimen was found in Ecuador

Thick-headed fly C018 / 2386
Thick-headed fly. Close-up of the head of a thick-headed fly (family Conopidae), showing its mouthparts (lower right), one of its large compound eyes (dark, oval), and short antennae (upper right)

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2391
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of the head of a Daceton boltoni ant, showing its compound eyes (black) and large mandibles (upper centre), which it uses to cut through leaves

Aphid C018 / 2374
Aphid. Close-up of the underside of an aphid, or greenfly, (superfamily Aphidoidea), showing its mouthparts (centre) and eyes (red)

Golden carpenter ant C018 / 2484
Golden carpenter ant. Close-up of the head of a golden carpenter ant (Camponotus sericeiventris), showing its jaws (mandibles, lower right) and one of its eyes (upper centre)

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2486
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of a leafcutter soldier ant (Acromyrmex sp.) on a plant, showing its large mandibles (upper centre) that it uses to cut through leaves. Acromyrmex sp

Moth head C018 / 2430
Moth head. Close-up of the head of a moth, showing one of its large compound eyes (round, upper centre) and the scales that cover its body

Trap-jaw ant C018 / 2434
Trap-jaw ant. Close-up of the head of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus sp.), showing its large mandibles (lower right)

Ant head C018 / 2372
Ant head. Close-up of the head of an ant (Aphaenogaster sp.), showing its large mandibles (lower centre) and compound eyes (black, upper left and right). Aphaenogaster sp. Ants

Moth head C018 / 2431
Moth head. Close-up of the head of a moth, showing one of its large compound eyes (dark, round) and the scales that cover its body

Ant head C018 / 2373
Ant head. Close-up of the head of an ant (Aphaenogaster sp.), showing its large mandibles (lower right) and one of its compound eyes (black, upper centre)

Spiny orbweaver spider C018 / 2397
Spiny orbweaver spider

Spiny orbweaver spider C018 / 2398
Spiny orbweaver spider

Mosquito C018 / 2429
Mosquito. Close-up of a mosquito, showing its feathery antennae (right) and long proboscis (lower right), which it uses to suck blood

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2392
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of the head of a Daceton boltoni ant, showing its large mandibles (upper left), which it uses to cut through leaves

Trap-jaw ant C018 / 2435
Trap-jaw ant. Close-up of the head of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus sp.), showing its large mandibles (right)

Trap-jaw ant C013 / 7059
Trap-jaw ant. Close-up of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus bauri), showing its large mandibles protruding to the left and right of its head (centre)

Trap-jaw ant C013 / 7058
Trap-jaw ant. Close-up of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus bauri), showing its large mandibles protruding to the left and right of its head (centre)

Trap-jaw ant carrying eggs C013 / 7056
Trap-jaw ant carrying eggs. Close-up of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus bauri) using its large mandibles to carry eggs

Trap-jaw ant carrying eggs C013 / 7055
Trap-jaw ant carrying eggs. Close-up of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus bauri) using its large mandibles to carry eggs

Trap-jaw ant C013 / 7054
Trap-jaw ant. Close-up of a trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus bauri), showing its large mandibles (right) protruding to the left and right of the head

Ant carrying water C013 / 7053
Ant carrying water. Close-up of an Ectatomma sp. ant carrying a droplet of water in its mandibles to bring back to the nest

Honey bee head, SEM C013 / 4779
Honey bee head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a honey bee (Apis sp.). The compound eyes (dark) are either side of the antennae

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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.