Invertebrata Collection (page 4)

Unpublished lepidoptera watercolour by Eleazar Albin
Plate from an album of unpublished watercolours of Lepidoptera by Eleazar Albin, 1720. Species depicted have not yet been identified

Munida gregaria, lobster krill
Ff. 9 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Physalia pelagica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Micraster coranguinum (Leske), shepherds crown echinoid
Shepherds crown echinoid (Micraster coranguinum Leske) preserved in flint. Specimen from the Cretaceous Upper Chalk, England

Conulus albogalerus (Leske), Shepherds Crown echinoid
Shepherds Crown echinoid preserved in flint. Found in Gravel derived from Cretaceous Chalk, Surrey

Argonauta argo (female), octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hundred-eyed cowrie shells C016 / 6027
Pair of hundred-eyed cowrie (Cypraea argus) shells. This marine gastropod is found across the Indo-Pacific. The name hundred-eyed refers to the particular type of shell pattern

Locust trilobite fossils C016 / 5993
Locust tribolite (Calymene blumenbachii) fossils from Wenlock Limestone, Dudley, West Midlands. They date to the Silurian (period. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Carabus intricatus, blue ground beetle

Lycaenidae, hairstreak butterflies
Original drawing for a plate in A field guide to the butterflies of the West Indies. Artwork by Brian Hargreaves. This image must not be used without permission from Brian Hargreaves

Limoniscus violaceus, violet click

Dynastes hercules, hercules beetle
Hercules beetles are from Central and South America are among the longest beetles with males reaching 190 mm (7.5 inches) in length

Euchroma gigantea, giant jewel beetle
A specimen of a giant jewel beetle a member of the family (Buprestidae) from South America, from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Taenia saginata, beef tapeworm
The beef tapeworm parasite can reach lengths of up to 10 metres. It is found in humans and animals which have consumed meat infected with the larvae

Taenia solium, pork tapeworm
The pork tapeworm parasite can reach lengths of up to 8 metres. It is found in humans and animals which have consumed meat infected with the larvae

Ornithoptera allottei, birdwing butterfly
Image of the underside of a mounted male specimen of a birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera allottei)

Dicronorhina sp. rose chafer beetle
A rose chafer beetle from Africa from the family Scarabaeidae; Cetoniinae. Chafer beetles have a characteristic V-shape where their wings meet and are a member of the same family as dung beetles

The anus of a bot fly
Scanning electron microscope image of the anus of a bot fly. Image on display in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Capillaria philippinensis, parasitic worm
This worm species (Capillaria philippinensis) is a parasite of the human small intestine

Roundworm
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a parasitic roundworms head (x 1000 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Dermestes lardarius, larder beetle
The larder beetle is a small, dark-coloured beetle with grey and black markings. Body length 7 mm, scale indicated by pin head on the right

Prosopocoilus confucius (Hope), stag beetle
Detail of a stag beetle (Prosopocoilus confucius) native to N. India, China and southeast towards Vietnam

Flint handaxe incorporating fossil echinoid
Cast of handaxe from Middle Gravels of Swanscombe, Kent. Loaned by Merseyside Museums; NHM E6870

Mucrospirifer, a fossil brachiopod

Adonis blue butterfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum, London

Aphodius niger, Beaulieu dung beetle
A mounted specimen of a Beaulieu dung beetle (Aphodius niger) this beetle has only ever been found in the New Forest, Hampshire

Splendour beetle
Close-up of splendour beetle with legs outstretched. Specimen held within the Entomology Department at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhyniognatha hirsti
A pair of jaws (mandibles) preserved in a fragment of Rhynie Chert and mounted on a glass microscope slide. This is the worlds oldest fossil insect part

Lucanus cervus Linnaeus, stag beetle
Classis I Tab V from Insecten-Belustigung 1746-61, Volume 2 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, Madagascan sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Beetles illustration
An illustration of beetles from Sebae Rerum Naturalium, 1765 by D Albert Seba

Pepsis heros, tarantula hawk wasp
The tarantula hawk wasp has a wingspan of 11cm, and a body length up to 7cm. As their name suggests, they feed on tarantual spiders

Titanus giganteus, South American longhorn or titan beetle
The South American longhorn or Titan beetle is largest known beetle and inhabits the Amazon forests

Papilio ulysses telegonus, swallowtail butterfly
Butterfly from Australasia/Batjan etc. On display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Beetle collection
A diverse collection of beetle specimens held in the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

A collection of beetles
A diverse selection of beetles (coleoptera) from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Moth egg
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a moth egg (x 90). The caterpillar emerges by chewing through the shell

Dermatophagoides sp. dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a dust mite. Dust mites are secondary to pollen as a cause for allergies and they live in bedding, soft furniture and carpets

Sarcoptes scabiei, scabies mite
Scanning electron microscope image of an itch or scabies mite, a parasite that infests a wide variety of mammalian hosts including man

Idea idea, idea tree nymph
Plate 24, an illustration of a pair of idea tree nymphs from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Copris fallaciosus, Kenyan dung beetle
Dung beetle specimen from the family Scarabaeidae, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Callinectes sapidus, blue crab

Mellissius eudoxus, scarab beetle
A species of scarab beetle from St. Helena, from the Scarabaeidae family (Wollastons Rutelidae, Dynastidae)

Adoretus versutus, rose beetle
A species of rose beetle from St. Helena. Specimen from the Scarabaeidae family (Wollastons Rutelidae, Dynastidae)

Aplothorax burchelli, giant ground beetle
A specimen of a giant ground beetle (Aplothorax burchelli) from St. Helena, held in the entomology collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Max Barclay with Malthodes lobatus, whitehawk soldier beetle
This new beetle was discovered in Brighton, U.K in 2003 by Max Barclay an entomologist at the Natural History Museum, London

Titanus giganteus (left), Dynastes hercules (right)
The South American longhorn beetle (left) at 160 mm long and the hercules beetle (right) 170 mm long. Two of the largest beetles in the world

Titanus giganteus L. South American longhorn beetle
This is the largest beetle in the world, measuring between 12 and 20 cms in length. They live in the rainforests of French Guiana and Brazil

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"Invertebrata: A Fascinating World of Wonders" Step into the mesmerizing realm of invertebrates, where an array of extraordinary creatures awaits. From the resplendent Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the captivating Chrysina limbata silver chafer beetle, this diverse group never fails to amaze. Delve into the world of entomology specimens and witness their intricate beauty up close. Marvel at the delicate wingspan of a cloudless sulphur butterfly, Phoebis sennae, or explore Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier and discover a stunning variety of European dragonflies. Venture beneath the waves and encounter an ancient giant - the magnificent octopus. Its intelligence and adaptability are awe-inspiring as it gracefully navigates its watery domain. Travel back in time through fossil records and uncover extinct marine reptiles that once ruled prehistoric oceans. Admire Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite with its perfectly preserved spiral shell that tells tales from millions of years ago. Nature's artistry takes center stage with Ophrys apifera, commonly known as bee orchid. This remarkable flower mimics bees so convincingly that it attracts pollinators effortlessly. Witness nature's coevolutionary dance between Xanthopan morganii praedicta sphinx moth and Angraecum sesquipedale orchid – their symbiotic relationship is nothing short of astonishing. Meet Ocypus olens, better known as devil's coach horse beetle model; its fierce appearance belies its role in maintaining ecological balance by devouring decaying matter. Observe leaf-cutter ants diligently carrying pieces of foliage several times their size – these tiny architects demonstrate incredible teamwork while building their elaborate underground colonies. Invertebrata encompasses a vast tapestry of life, each thread woven with intricate adaptations and captivating stories.