Photomicrograph Collection

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Study of a Snowflake, 1890 (albumen print)
2622539 Study of a Snowflake, 1890 (albumen print) by Bentley, Wilson A. (1865-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a snowflake, by Wilson A)

Spherical water droplets on leaf surface with high contact angle

Taking thread: Sound-Waves on a Cord 1922
Mr. W F Croll, who holds the parent, of a method of recording and reproducing sound-waves by means of a cellulose thread instead of by the generally known disc or cylinder record

Directed differentiation of multipotential human neural progenitor cells
Human neural progenitor cells were isolated under selective culture conditions from the developing human brain and directed through lineage differentiation to GFAP + (glial fibrillary acid protein)

Woolly Beech Aphid, Phyllaphis fagi, colony on underside of young beech hedge leaves

Lupin aphids, Macrosiphum albifrons, brachyopterous female on the pedumcle of a lupin flower

Two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae, two immatures, on tomato leaf

Aquatic springtail, Podura aquatica, a plant scavenger from a garden pond

Golden root mealybug, Chryseococcus arecae, on the roots of Corokia macrocarpa and imported New Zealand tree

Photomicrograph of the aecia of groundsel rust, Puccinia lagenophorae, on the leaf surface of the weed groundsel, Senecio vulgaris

Sycamore leafhopper, Edwardsiana nigroloba, nymph on the underside of a sycamore leaf

Colony of gall mites, Aceria pseudoplatani, on the underside of a sycamore leaf

Oudemas or edemas erupting on a cabbage leaf. The cause is not know but is probably physiological

Tetranichid spider mites (Tetranichidae) on the underside of a sycamore leaf

Phytoseiid mite (Phytoseiidae) with prey mites on the underside of a sycamore leaf

Phytoseiid mite (Phytoseiidae) on the underside of a sycamore leaf

Plum fruit moth, Grapholita funebrana, caterpillar in damaged plum fruit

A photomicrograph of oat crown rust, Puccinia coronata, pustules on an oats leaf

large or cabbage white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, neonate caterpillars feeding on a cabbage leaf

small white butterfly, Pieris rapae, neonate caterpillars feeding on a cabbage leaf

Eggs of the cabbage or large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae

Egg of the small white butterfly, Pieris rapae, on a cabbage leaf

Cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, adult emerging from a pupa

Fly eggs laid on rotting meat

Adult cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, with larval scales and eggs on a cabbage leaf

Larval scales of cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella, parasitised by a parasitoiid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, for commercial biological control

Glasshouse mealbugs, Pseudococcus viburni, with their waxy extrusions along the leaf vein of a Bougainvillea house plant

An adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, laying eggs, ovipositing in larval scales of cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella

Cuckoo spit on a stinging nettle leaf with a green froghopper nymph, Philaenus spumarius

Section through a nettle leaf gall caused by a midge, Dasineura urticae, on the underside of a stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, leaf

Stinging nettle aphid, Microlophium carnosum, winged alate on a stinging nettle leaf

Stinging nettle aphids, Microlophium carnosum, infestation on a stinging nettle leaf

Glasshouse potato aphids, Aulacorthum solani, infestation on kitchen herb, coriander, leaf

Foliar nematode, Aphelenchoides spp, coming from an Anemone leaf immersed in dilute detergent

Various stages of hemispherical scale insect, Saisettia coffeae

Black ladybird, Chilocorus nigritus, commercial biological control predator of scale insects in protected crops

Parasitoid wasp, Encyrtus infelix, commercial biological control parasitoid with scale insect host pests in protected crops

The exit hole of a parasitoid wasp, Metaphycus helvolus, in the shell of its scale insect host

The exit hole of a parasitoid wasp, Encyrtus infelix, in the shell of its scale insect host

Cases of pupae of predatory midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza, after hatching in carrier in a commercial blister pack for biological control

Micrography metallurgy analysis, 1937 C014 / 0466
Micrography metallurgy analysis. Researcher in the 1930s using a new photomicrograph design (right) to analyse the structural effect of corrosion on metals (left) used in aircraft construction

Photomicrograph: Acanthomorph acritarch, microfossil

Cold Bokkeveld meteorite photomicrograph
Thin section of the carbonaceous chondrite in the petrological microscope, showing a near circular chondrule about 1mm in diameter. The fall was in Cape Province in 1838

Pthirus gorillae, gorilla louse
Photomicrograph of a gorilla louse specimen, length 2.5 mm from Rwanda / Zaire. The gorilla louse is from the same genus as the human louse

Gymnosperm, palm & angiosperm
Composite photomicrograph comparing structures visible through a hand-held lens in transverse section of fossil tree trunks: gymnosperm (left), palm (centre) and angiosperm (right)

Granite from Ailsa Craig
A photomicrograph of granite taken between crossed polarisers. Granite is an igneous rock

Perforated steel sheet, light micrograph
Light micrograph of the surface of a perforated steel sheet, using polarised light. Magnification: 50x

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"Exploring the Microcosmos: A Journey through Photomicrographs" Step into a world unseen by the naked eye, where beauty lies in the tiniest of details. In this captivating photomicrograph, we witness the enchanting formation of EDTA crystals under a light microscope. The intricate patterns and delicate structures resemble nature's own masterpiece. Transporting us back to 1890, we delve into "Study of a Snowflake. " This mesmerizing albumen print captures the ephemeral beauty of a snowflake, showcasing its unique crystalline structure with remarkable precision. Moving forward to 1922, we witness an extraordinary phenomenon in "Taking thread: Sound-Waves on a Cord. " Vibrations come alive as sound waves create mesmerizing patterns on a cord, revealing the invisible symphony that surrounds us. Nature takes center stage once again as we observe neonate caterpillars feeding on a cabbage leaf. The small white butterfly Pieris rapae dances delicately amidst lush greenery, reminding us of the intricate balance between predator and prey. Intriguingly, an adult parasitoid wasp called Encarsia tricolor showcases its remarkable survival strategy by laying eggs in larval scales of cabbage whitefly. Nature's ingenuity is truly awe-inspiring. Water droplets glisten like tiny spheres on leaf surfaces with high contact angles. These spherical wonders captivate our imagination and remind us of nature's ability to create breathtaking art even at microscopic levels. Human potential unfolds before our eyes as multipotential human neural progenitor cells undergo directed differentiation. This groundbreaking research holds promise for understanding and treating neurological disorders. The slender mugwort aphid Macrosiphoniella oblonga finds solace on wild mugwort plants Artemesia vulgaris. Its delicate presence reminds us that even seemingly insignificant creatures play vital roles in our ecosystem. Meanwhile, colonies of Woolly Beech Aphids Phyllaphis fagi thrive on the underside of young beech hedge leaves.