Hexapod Collection (page 9)

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) female, Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, England, UK. August

Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), early morning light, Broxwater pond, Cornwall, UK. August 2016

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Clustered bell heather, Surrey, England, UK, August

Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) females resting on reed, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. August

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs, Surrey, England, UK, August

Mining bee / Little flower bee (Anthophora bimaculata) taking nectar and pollen from Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) flower, with pollen covered scopa, Surrey, England, UK. August

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Fleabane (Erigion eriginousus) Newport Marshes Reserve, Gwent, Wales, UK. August

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias croceus) on Fleabane. Dorset, UK, August

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) on Devil s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Male Chalkhill blue (Lysandra coridon) feeding on Wild marjoram flowers (Origanum vulgare) in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, August

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) England, UK, August

Group of Tissue moths (Triphosa dubitata) hibernating in a limestone cave. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) in flight feeding on Verbena flowers, England, UK. July

Garden tiger moth (Arctica caja) close up of patterns on wings, England, UK, July

Silhouetted emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, Devon, England, UK. August 2017

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydrayas aurinia) feeding on Meadow thistle flower (Cirsium helenoides), Dunsdon Nature Reserve, near Holsworthy, Devon, UK. June 18

Green-veined white butterfly (Artogeia / Pieris napi) resting on reed in late evening light, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on heather, Westhay, Somerset Levels, UK, August

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia), group feeding on Marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre). Lincolnshire, England, UK

Hornet (Vespa crabro) drinking at bird bath. Dorset, UK, July

Jewel beetle (Anthaxia hungarica) on aster flower, South of Casteil, French Pyrenees, France. May

Herald moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix) camouflaged in leaf litter, Gosford Forest Park, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. September

Great tiger moth (Arctia caja americana) Lac-Drolet, province, Quebec, Canada November

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) flying to Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Composite image of Fireflies synchronize display just after first shower of monsoon, on moonless night. India

Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp. ) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo
Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp.) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo

Two coloured mason bee (Osmia bicolor) bee that nests in old snail shells and then carries bits of twig or vegetation to cover the shell, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, June

Rainbow scarab (Phanaeus vindex) male on white background. Florida, USA. Controlled conditions

Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) on wall of Gomantong Cave. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia

Giant honey bee nest (Apis dorsata) up in a giant Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) dipterocarp forest in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Red mason bee (Osmia rufa) female emerging from her nest hole in a drilled log within an insect hotel after provisioning a brood cell with pollen, Gloucestershire garden, UK, April

Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) feeding from Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum), Finland, June

Lesser purple emperor butterfly (Apatura ilia), sitting on a leaf, Finland, August

Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines), male feeding from Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland, June

Leaf mimic bush cricket or katydid (unknown species, family Tettigoniidae) in the middle of moulting its skin. Moulting from one sub-adult stage (instar) to another is known as ecdysis

Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on comb with honey, Kiel, Germany, June

Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). Butterflies often land on caimans head to drink the salt from its eyes. Pantanal, Brazil

Green lacewing (Abachrysa eureka) in flight, , Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. May

Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. January

Leaf-cutter ants (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaf that they have harvested back to their underground fungus garden in their nest, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Spiny predatory katydid (Listroscelis sp) photographed on a white background in mobile field studio, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Clearwing moth (Cosmosoma teuthras) photographed on a white background in mobile field studio, Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range, Caribbean Slopes, Costa Rica

Army ants (Eciton sp. ) Costa Rica. February 2015
Army ants (Eciton sp.) Costa Rica. February 2015

Red wasp (Polistes carolina) in flight Lamar County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. August

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) males resting on grass, Netherlands, August

Moth (Loepa oberthuri) male, Sichuan, China

Orange-barred sulphur butterfly (Phoebis philea) pe. Costa Rica

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hexapods: From Ornithoptera alexandrae to Xanthopan morganii praedicta" The stunning beauty of Ornithoptera alexandrae, commonly known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, leaves us in awe with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Acherontia atropos, also known as the death's-head hawk-moth, captivates our attention with its skull-like markings and mysterious allure. Delving into the world of entomology specimens reveals a treasure trove of fascinating hexapods that amaze both scientists and enthusiasts alike. Witnessing a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) sunbathing on a plant is like catching a glimpse of nature's own artwork, where warmth meets tranquility. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK create an ethereal scene straight out of a fairytale. The Chrysina limbata silver chafer beetle showcases its metallic sheen as it scuttles through nature's tapestry, adding shimmer to every step it takes. With its majestic wings resembling peacock feathers, Inachis io or the peacock butterfly graces our gardens with elegance and grace. Phoebis sennae, also known as the cloudless sulphur butterfly, brings sunshine wherever it goes with its bright yellow wings fluttering against clear skies. Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier offers us an artistic glimpse into Europe's dragonflies' enchanting realm—a true feast for our eyes. Marvel at the incredible strength and teamwork displayed by leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter across Costa Rica—an inspiring example from nature's builders.