Egg Case Collection

Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell
FLO4719290 Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Praying mantis, Mantis religiosa, and egg case. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's
FLO4719953 Praying mantis, Mantis religiosa, and egg case. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho)
473214 The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The so-called paper nautilus)

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonaut argo
Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Salmon (Salmonidae) fry with egg case still attached, Lake Kuril, Kamchatka, Far East Russia, January

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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae) with her egg case ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae) sticking to her egg case ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae) with her egg case ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

Spider with Egg Case (Arachnidae), Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1291
Argonaut octopus eggcase shell. Egg case from a female greater argonaut (Argonauta argo) found in the Indo-Pacific. Argonauts are a group of pelagic octopuses

Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1290
Argonaut octopus eggcase shell. Egg case from a female greater argonaut (Argonauta argo) found in the Indo-Pacific. Argonauts are a group of pelagic octopuses

Great pond snail eggs C017 / 8349
Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) eggs. This snail lays its eggs encased in jelly for protection. Here they are still within their egg cases (clear spheres) from which they will hatch

Raja marginata, skate egg case
Specimen jar containing the egg case of a skate (Raja marginata), popularly known as a mermaids purse. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Whelk - egg case on the beach - Belgium
ME-2506 Whelk - egg case on the beach Belgium Buccinum undatum Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common whelks (Buccinum undatum) and their egg cases on a rock. The two whelks at centre right are mating. Each egg case houses between 200-1000 eggs, which will hatch after 3-9 months

Cottony cushion scale bugs. Cluster of cottony cushion scale (Icerya purchasi) bugs and their egg cases on a lemon tree. Photographed in Italy

Bull Huss - egg case (mermaid's purse) on stand line. Cornwall, England
DK-94 Bull Huss - egg case (mermaid's purse) on stand line. Cornwall, England. Scyliorhinus stellaris David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"The Fascinating World of Egg Cases: From the Paper Nautilus to Skate and Whelk" The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho): Delicate and intricate, the egg case of the Paper Nautilus is a true marvel of nature's craftsmanship. Greater argonaut octopus, Argonaut argo: Witness the extraordinary sight of an Argonaut octopus protecting its precious eggs within a translucent egg case, showcasing nature's ingenuity. Salmon (Salmonidae) fry with egg case still attached, Lake Kuril, Kamchatka, Far East Russia: These tiny salmon fry emerge from their protective egg cases ready to embark on their journey through life in one of Russia's stunning lakes. Spider with Egg Case (Arachnidae), Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR: In the heart of Ecuador's lush rainforest lies a spider diligently guarding her future offspring enclosed within an intricately woven silk egg case. Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1291: Behold this exquisite example of an empty Argonaut octopus eggcase shell - a testament to the mysterious underwater world it once protected. Great pond snail eggs C017 / 8349: Discover clusters of great pond snail eggs clinging onto aquatic plants or submerged surfaces as these resilient creatures ensure their lineage continues. Raja marginata skate egg case: Explore the sandy shores where you might stumble upon a discarded skate egg case – evidence that these majestic sea creatures have left behind new life waiting to hatch beneath ocean waves. Whelk - Egg Case on the Beach - Belgium: Take a walk along Belgium's picturesque coastline and encounter whelk eggs cases strewn across sandy beaches like delicate treasures washed ashore by gentle tides.