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Northern house mosquito, SEM
Northern house mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens). It has large compound eyes (pink) and feathery antennae (upper right) on its head

Bat fly, SEM
Bat fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a bat fly (family Streblidae). These flies are ectoparasites (external parasites) of bats

European hornet (Vespa crabro) on a mans hand. It is the largest of the European wasps, reaching up to 35 millimetres in length

Winged skeleton, computer enhanced X-ray

Flying skeleton, computer enhanced X-ray

Idea taking flight, conceptual art
Idea. Conceptual computer artwork of an idea taking flight, showing a winged brain flying over Earth. The image could also represent the use of intelligent satellites to study weather patterns

Insects fossilised in amber

Four-winged dinosaur. Artwork of Microraptor gui, a gliding dinosaur with feathers on all four limbs, which lived in the early Cretaceous period about 130 million years ago

Feathered dinosaurs. Conceptual artwork showing a feathered dinosaur (Velociraptor mongoliensis, centre) attacking an early ancestor of the bird, Archaeopteryx lithographica

Cearadactylus pterosaur, artwork. Cearadactylus was a flying reptile that inhabited what is now South America during the early Cretaceous period, between 120 and 110 million years ago

Microraptor dinosaurs flying, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China

Pteranodon pterosaur, artwork
Pteranodon pterosaur in flight, artwork. Pteranodon was a flying reptile that inhabited what is now North America and Europe during the late Cretaceous period, between 85 and 75 million years ago

Cretaceous bird, artwork
Cretaceous bird. Artwork of an Eoenantiornis buhleri bird in a tropical forest. This bird, now extinct, lived during the Early Cretaceous Period (146 to 100 million years ago)

Pteranodon pterosaur, artwork. Pteranodon was a flying reptile that inhabited what is now North America and Europe during the late Cretaceous period, between 85 and 75 million years ago

Cretaceous birds, artwork
Cretaceous birds. Artwork of Confuciusornis sanctus birds in a tropical forest. This now extinct bird was common in the Cretaceous Period (146 to 65 million years ago)

Cicada emerging from chrysalis
Cicada (Cicadoidea) shortly after emerging from its chrysalis. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Common gull

Hawk moth. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Tropical moth. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Wood Tiger
Wood tiger moth at rest. Dorset, UK May 2011

Male silver-studded blue butterfly

Winged yellow meadow ants
Yellow meadow ants swarming. Dorset, UK July 2011

Female common darter at rest. Studland Heath, Dorset, UK June 2011

Male orange tip butterfly
Male orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines) butterfly at rest. Dorset, UK April 2010

Seagull in flight. Seagull flying in the sky with the moon in the background

Angry mosquitoes, conceptual artwork

Meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus) at rest on a flower. This grasshopper is found in meadows where it feeds on grasses

Firefly, SEM
Firefly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a firefly (family Lampyridae). These winged beetles, also known as lightning bugs, are named for their ability to flash their abdomens

Peruvian katydid. Katydids (bush-crickets) are also known as long-horned grasshoppers. This specimen is from Peru

Hospita skipper butterfly (Jemadia hospita). This specimen is from Peru

Giant dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata). This mantis is found in South-East Asia. This specimen is from Malaysia

Verdant sphinx hawkmoth (Euchloron megaera). This specimen is from the Mughese Forest, North Malawi

Giant dead leaf mantis head and forelegs
Giant dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata), close-up of the head and forelegs. This mantis is found in South-East Asia. This specimen is from Malaysia

Sanaea katydid (Sanaea regalis). Katydids (bush-crickets) are also known as long-horned grasshoppers. This specimen is from Thailand

Rhetus arcius butterfly. This specimen is from Peru

Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia). This is the worlds largest hornet, found in temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. It reaches a body length of around 5 centimetres

Precis almana butterfly. This specimen is from India

Gaudy commodore butterfly (Precis octavia sesamus). This is the winter form of the southern subspecies P. octavia sesamus. The northern subspecies P. octavia octavia only has one form

Sasima katydid. Katydids (bush-crickets) are also known as long-horned grasshoppers. This specimen is from Malaysia

Tosena cicada (Tosena albata). This specimen is from Thailand

Tailed orange butterfly (Eurema proterpia). This specimen is from San Jeronimo, Chiapas, Mexico

Callicore aegina butterfly, underside. This specimen is from Peru

Hooded praying mantis (Rhombodera basalis). This specimen is from East Java, Indonesia

Chinese three-tailed swallowtail (Bhutanitis thaidina). This specimen is from Kangding, Sichuan, China

Urania swallowtail moth (Urania fulgens). This is a day-flying moth. This specimen is from San Jeronimo, Chiapas, Mexico

Luzon peacock swallowtail (Papilio chikae chikae). This butterfly is endemic to the Philippines

Augochlora sweat bee (Augochlora pura). The sweat bees are so-called because they are often attracted to perspiration. This specimen is from Brazil

Bat, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of an owl. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

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"Winged: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology" Immerse yourself in the world of wings as we explore the captivating realm of flight. From ancient Greek mythology to stunning alpine landscapes, this 150 caption takes you on a visual odyssey through various interpretations creatures. Let's start with "Hermes" by Jonnard in 1886, an exquisite portrayal of the messenger god donning his iconic winged sandals. The artwork beautifully captures Hermes' swift movement and divine grace. Moving forward, we encounter the majestic "Winged Victory of Samothrace, " also known as Nike of Samothrace. This Hellenistic masterpiece stands proudly atop a grand staircase at the Louvre Museum, symbolizing triumph and power. Venturing into a different artistic realm, imagine gazing up at a ceiling adorned with intricate depictions of 80 Ethiopian cherubs with delicate wings. Each brushstroke brings these heavenly beings to life in ethereal beauty. Transitioning from art to nature's canvas, picture yourself standing amidst Wengen's breathtaking landscape in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. At an elevation of 1274m above sea level, you can almost feel the crisp mountain air as you marvel at snow-capped peaks and soaring winged birds gliding effortlessly across the sky. Speaking of birds, let us not forget about our vibrant insect friends like the Red Admiral butterfly perched delicately on sun-kissed plants. Its elegant wings display striking patterns that mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness its sunbathing ritual. Shifting gears towards ancient civilizations, we encounter the imposing Winged Assyrian Bull—a symbol representing strength and protection throughout Mesopotamian history. These colossal statues evoke awe-inspiring wonder even after centuries have passed. Stepping back into more recent times brings us to Illustrated London News' Christmas number cover from 1904—an enchanting illustration capturing festive cheer with winged cherubs spreading joy and merriment.