Pupa Collection (page 16)

SE Asia. Giant Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) chrysalis or pupa

SILKWORM: LIFE CYCLE. Larva, pupa, cocoon, and moth of the silkworm. Line engraving, 19th century

Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) pupa

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) pupa

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) pupa

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) metamorphosis sequence of larva changing into pupa, august (composite image)

Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp. ) larval foodplant, from breeding stock
Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp.) larval foodplant, from breeding stock

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa and old larval skin attached to blackthorn leaf, England

Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) pupa

Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) pupa

Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus) adult, moving exposed pupa to safety, Leicestershire, England, june

Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) pupa attached to leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Skin of dermestid beetle larva, SEM
Dermestid beetle (Dermestes sp.) empty pupal case, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This beetle is studied by forensic entomologists as it feeds on extremely dry, desiccated dead bodies

Emerging red admiral butterfly. Image 1 of 11. Chrysalis of a red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atlanta) suspended from a stinging nettle leaf

Chrysalis, SEM
Chrysalis, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

Blowfly pupa hatching, SEM
Blowfly pupa hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly adult emerging from its pupa

Breathing tube on a fruit flys pupa, SEM
Breathing tube on a fruit flys pupa, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This structure is called a spiracle. This fruit fly is Drosophila melanogaster (wild type Oregon R)

Blowfly maggot pupa, SEM
Blowfly pupa on carpet. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly pupa that will hatch an adult fly. A blowfly lays its eggs on dead bodies

Adult fruit fly hatching, SEM
Fruit fly hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an imago (adult) of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster (wild type, Oregon R), at eclosion (hatching)

Pupa, SEM
Pupa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Lepidopteran pupa

Honey bee life cycle. Preserved specimens showing the life cycle of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). At top are pupae, at centre adults and at bottom a larva with honeycomb

Fruit fly pupa case, SEM
Fruit fly pupa case. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the inner surface of a pupal case, or puparium, of a fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster wild type Oregon R)

Marbled Fritillary Chrysalis
Chrysalis of a Marbled Fritillary butterfly (Brenthis daphne). The iridescent spikes in many butterfly species originate from the Greek name chrysalis

Common Swallowtail Chrysalis
Common Swallowtail butterfly emerging from a chrysalis (Papilio machaon)

Common Swallowtail Butterfly
Common Swallowtail butterfly newly emerged from a chrysalis (Papilio machaon)

Large White Butterfly Chrysalis
Large White butterfly (Pieris brassicae) chrysalis attached to the leaf of its food plant, Sea Kale (Crambe maritima), by a silk pad at the tail and a silk girdle

Mosquito pupa, SEM
Mosquito pupa, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a pupa from a Culex mosquito. The pupa is less dense than water and floats at the surface

Mosquito pupa respiratory tube, SEM
Mosquito pupa respiratory tube, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The respiratory trumpet is covered in fine hairs to help trap air

Cotton boll weevil and cotton plant
Boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) with cotton plant (Gossypium sp.). The boll weevil is the most destructive cotton pest in North America. The adult insects measure 3-8.5 mm long

Colorado potato beetle on potato plant
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) with a potato plant, artwork. This beetle is a serious pest of commercial potato crops

Pupa, cavallo e cuori, (doll, horse and hearts), Italian biscuits for children on Easter Day, Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Monarch, Danaus plexippus, adult newly emerged from pupa, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, April

Spotted Fritillary Butterfly pupa. UK
DOW-246 Spotted Fritillary Butterfly pupa. UK Melitaea didyma Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly pupa. About to hatch - wing markings showing. UK
DOW-233 Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly pupa. About to hatch - wing markings showing. UK Aglais urticae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Newly emerged White Plume Moth with pupal case. UK
DOW-227 Newly emerged White Plume Moth with pupal case UK Pterophorus pentadactyla Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Newly emerged Small Tortoisehell Butterfly with puplal case. UK
DOW-236 Newly emerged Small Tortoisehell Butterfly with pupal case UK Aglais urticae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Newly emerged Small Tortoishell Butterfly on pupal case. UK
DOW-235 Newly emerged Small Tortoishell Butterfly on pupal case. UK Aglais urticae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Newly emerged Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly on pupal case. UK
DOW-234 Newly emerged Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly on pupal case. UK Aglais urticae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Comma Butterfly chrysalis. UK
DOW-201 Comma Butterfly chrysalis. UK Polygonia c-album Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Newly emerged Comma Butterfly on pupal case. UK
DOW-213 Newly emerged Comma Butterfly on pupal case. UK Polygonia c-album Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Harlequin Ladybird larva and pupa. UK
DOW-232 Harlequin Ladybird larva and pupa. UK Harmonia axyridis Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Newly emerged Peacock Butterfly with pupal case. UK
DOW-230 Newly emerged Peacock Butterfly with pupal case. UK Inachis io Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Green tree or Weaver ants - attending larva of lycaenid Oak-blue butterfly (Arhopala sp. )
AUS-391 Green tree or Weaver ants - attending larva of lycaenid Oak-blue butterfly (Arhopala sp.). Tropical Australia Oecophylla smaragdina virescens Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please

Sugar ants - accompanying larvae of lycaenid butterfly (Ogyrus genoveva) up a tree to mistletoe, their food plant
AUS-390 Sugar ants - accompanying larvae of lycaenid butterfly (Ogyrus genoveva) up a tree to mistletoe, their food plant. Australia-wide Camponotus sp

Valentine ants - guarding pupa of Mangrove ant-blue butterfly (Acrodipsas illidgei) in exchange for sweet secretions
AUS-386 Valentine ants - guarding pupa of Mangrove ant-blue butterfly (Acrodipsas illidgei) in exchange for sweet secretions. Australia Crematogaster sp

Sugar ants - guarding larvae and pupae of the butterfly Ogyrus genoveva in exchange for sweet secretions from
AUS-387 Sugar ants - guarding larvae and pupae of the butterfly Ogyrus genoveva in exchange for sweet secretions from the larvae

Green tree or Weaver ants - milking honeydew from protege butterfly larva (Hypolycaena phorbas)
AUS-394 Green tree or Weaver ants - milking honeydew from protege butterfly larva (Hypolycaena phorbas). Tropical Australia Oecophylla smaragdina virescens Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Blue Bottle Maggot Pupa on rotting meat, UK
SPH-160 BLUEBOTTLE / Blowfly MAGGOT - pupae x1 on rotting meat. UK Calliphora vomitoria Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Pupa: The Transformative Journey of Nature's Wonders" In the intricate world of insects, the pupa stage holds a captivating tale of transformation. From the bustling honey bee colony to the mesmerizing tarantula nest, these creatures unveil their remarkable life cycles. A honey bee queen reigns over her devoted workers on a comb adorned with golden honey. Their diligent efforts sustain their hive and ensure its survival. Meanwhile, a tarantula delicately carries an egg cocoon to her carefully constructed nest, preparing for new life to emerge. Bee anatomy becomes a work of art as we delve into the intricacies of their bodies. Every detail serves a purpose in their complex society, from delicate wings to powerful stingers. Such beauty is captured in stunning artwork that celebrates these tiny marvels. The painted lady butterfly gracefully dances through its life cycle - from F007 to 6614 - showcasing nature's breathtaking metamorphosis. Similarly enchanting is the two-tailed pasha or foxy charaxes, displaying vibrant colors and patterns that captivate our imagination. The lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea, unveils its own unique journey as it transforms within its protective pupal case. This illustration showcases nature's ability to adapt and survive against all odds. Witnessing the life cycle of the swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) fills us with awe as we observe its transformation from pupa to caterpillar and finally into an elegant adult butterfly. It reminds us that change can be beautiful and full of wonder. The cinnabar moth finds solace amidst ragwort plants while revealing its striking red-and-black patterned wings during flight. Its lifecycle unfolds before our eyes as it transitions from caterpillar to chrysalis and emerges as a magnificent creature. The oleander hawkmoth enchants us with both its adult form and earlier stages; we witness not only its graceful flight but also the caterpillar and pupa that precede it.