Warning Colouration Collection

Nudibranch / Sea Slug - Purple
KA-250 Nudibranch / Sea Slug - Purple Mediterranean Sea Mollusca Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow bellied toad (Bombina variegata) showing underside, Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Atlas Moth - Male Malaysia
PPG-1513 Atlas Moth - Male Malaysia Attacus atlas Distribution Southeast Asia. Some say the hooked wing tips resemble snake heads

Southern Blue Ringed Octopus - Displays bright blue rings when annoyed. Venomous, Has killed several people Tumby Bay
VT-8387 Southern Blue-ringed Octopus - Displays bright blue rings when annoyed. Tumby Bay, South Australia Hapalochlaena maculosa Venomous

Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. It may reach 500mm in length
VT-8367 Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Sepia latimanus It may reach 500mm in length

Cow killer velvet ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) on white background, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA September

Strawberry poison frog (Oophaga pumilio) photographed on a white background in mobile field studio, Central Caribbean foothills, Costa Rica

Garden tiger moth (Arctia caja) Killard Point NNR, Ballyhornan, County Down, Northern Ireland.July

Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) in defensive posture showing warning colours, on dried soil with mud cracks, Lower Saxony, Germany. August

Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) threat display with neck frill extended, Cooktown, Queensland, Australia

Fire bellied toad {Bombina bombina}

Granular poison frog (Oophaga granulifera) resting on leaf at night, Uvita, Costa Rica

Blessed poison frog (Ranitomeya benedicta) male, carrying tadpoles on its back, transporting them to water, Yurimaguas, Alto Amazonas, Peru

Imitating poison frog (Ranitomeya imitator) resting on leaf, Tarapoto, Peru. Cropped

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort near Port Moresby, Coral Sea, Papua New Guinea

Blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius azureus) sitting on dried leaves, Brazil, South America

Sexton / Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus vespilloides) feeding on rabbit carcass, Upper Teesdale, Co. Durham, England, UK, June

Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feeding on Milkweed plant, side view

Death's-head Hawk Moth USH 349 In Bee-hive Acherontia atropos © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-349 Death s-head HAWK-MOTH - showing skull-like marking on thorax on honeycomb Acherontia atropos Distribution: Africa and Asia

Oriental Fire-bellied Toad (Bombina orientalis), underside view

Male swallow (Hirundo rustica) watching a bee. The bird knows instinctively that the bee is not palatable

Lacewing butterfly (Cethosia cyane). The bright colouration of this butterfly is a warning to prospective predators that it is unpalatable

Wasp (Family Vespidae). This is one over 4, 000 species of social wasp. Social wasps are distinguished from solitary wasps by the resting position of their wings

Tiger longwing butterfly (Heliconius hecale). Colouring within this species of butterfly is highly variable, and cross-species mimicry is common

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

Garden Tiger Moth USH 346 Arctia caja © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-346 Garden Tiger MOTH - showing markings on wings Arctia caja Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Firebugs mating
Firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) mating on a box bush. Photographed in October

Common green capsid bug (Lygocoris pabulinus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6-6.0mm long. Its bright green colour serves to camouflage it against the plants on which it

Common nettle capsid bug (Licoris triptulatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.8-5.0mm long. Its striped colouring is either black and green or black and yellow

Capsid bug (Calocoris sexguttatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6- 7.6mm long. It is commonly found on nettles and has striking warning colouration

Pipevine swallowtail caterpillar (Battus philenor) feeding. This caterpillar feeds on the poisonous pipevine plant (Aristolochia sp.)

Buff-tip moth caterpillars. Close-up of the larvae of the buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) on an oak leaf (Quercus sp.). Initially these larvae stay in groups (as shown)

Silkworm Moth. China
PPG-1494 Silkworm Moth. China Caligula anna Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Milkweed locust nymph, showing warning colours. Red egg of parasitic fly (tachinid) visible between wing buds
ASW-4551 Green Milkweed locust nymph, showing warning colours. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Phymateus viridipes Red egg of parasitic fly (tachinid) visible between wing buds

Blister Beetle - warning colours Fam: Meloidae
ASW-3628 Blister Beetle - warning colours Fam: Meloidae Mylabris zigzac Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eyed Hawk-moth On lupin flower
COS-827 Eyed Hawk-moth - on Lupin flower Essex, UK Smerinthus ocellata Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spotted Blister Beetle - feeding on flowers of plakkiebos (Crassula cultrata)
ASW-4407 Spotted Blister Beetle - feeding on flowers of plakkiebos (Crassula cultrata). Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Ceroctis capensis secretes poisonous liquid from leg joints if handled

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"Warning Colouration: Nature's Bold Warnings in Vibrant Hues" Nudibranch / Sea Slug - Purple: Behold the majestic purple nudibranch, flaunting its vibrant hue as a warning to predators of its toxic nature. Yellow-bellied Toad - A Defensive Display: In Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, a yellow-bellied toad reveals its underside with striking warning colours, cautioning potential threats of its poisonous secretions. Southern Blue Ringed Octopus - Beware the Brilliant Blue Rings: Found off Tumby Bay in South Australia, this venomous octopus dons bright blue rings when annoyed – an unmistakable sign for would-be attackers to keep their distance. Cuttlefish - Masters of Camouflage and Warning Signals: Witness the mesmerizing cuttlefish as it effortlessly changes colour and shape, reaching lengths up to 500mm. Note the distinction between this image and VT-8366; a testament to their remarkable adaptability. Atlas Moth - Male Majesty from Malaysia: The male Atlas moth from Malaysia showcases intricate patterns on its wings that serve as both camouflage and warning signals – an enchanting display of nature's artistry. Cow Killer Velvet Ant - A Fiery Warning on White Background: Encounter the cow killer velvet ant from Tuscaloosa County against a stark white backdrop; its vivid hues serving as an alert for potential danger lurking within its potent sting. Granular Poison Frog - Nighttime Elegance in Costa Rica: Resting gracefully on a leaf under moonlit skies in Uvita, Costa Rica, the granular poison frog exhibits stunning warning colours that deter predators from tasting its deadly skin secretions. Blessed Poison Frog - A Father's Noble Duty in Peru: Marvel at the male blessed poison frog carrying tadpoles on his back through Yurimaguas, Alto Amazonas, Peru.