Polyphaga Collection

Acorn weevil (Curculio glandium) Portrait on an Oak bud, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked - Captive

Japanese Rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma dichotoma) male, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Atlas beetle / Three-horned rhinoceros beetle male (Chalcosoma sp.) with enourmous horns, used to fight rival males. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Black oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) male on grass stem in sand dunes, Gower, Wales, UK, February. Focus stacked image

Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp. ) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions
Glowworm beetle (Phengodes sp.) male flying, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. July

Green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight Williamson County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. October

Red beetle (Pyrochroidae) sitting on a leaf, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

UK Ladybird species, native and invasive, from left to right: Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), Harlequin (Harmonia axyridis), Harlequin morph, Two-Spot (Adalia bipunctata)

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Giraffe weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Metallic leaf beetle ( Eumolpinae) with rain droplets, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Close-up of a Metallic jewel beetle (Buspretidae) in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Metallic leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) with rain droplets, frontal view, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Dogbane beetle (Chrysochus auratus) on dogbane, Crossways Preserve, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, August

Glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) flying, Brewster County, Texas, USA. Controlled conditions. August

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) male silhouetted against leaf, controlled conditions

Botany Bay diamond weevil (Chrysolopus spectabilis) close up, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June

Cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) on lichen encrusted twig. France. May

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus), adult male on oak tree, Italy

Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) just emerged from hibernation, sunning on a Honeysuckle leaf with buildings in the background, Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest, Bavaria, Germany. July

Fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flashing at night for courtship and reproduction. Gifu, Japan. Composite image

Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) pollen. Cuts in petals where chafers legs were inserted to prevent it from falling off. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. June

Seven spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) pair mating on Mayweed (Anthemis sp) flower. Cyprus. April

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

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

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

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

Fireflies {Lampyridae} in rainforest, Singapore

Rhinoceros beetle, (Oryctes sp) on a moss covered tree trunk, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Japanese fireflies (Luciola cruciata) in flight at night, endemic species, Yaku-shima UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kagoshima, Japan, May

Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp. ) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended
Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp.) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted against oak tree leaf. Elbe, Germany, June

Scarlet lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii) Nottinghamshire, England, UK, May. Introduced species

Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

Broad-nosed weevil (Exophthalmus opulentus) on leaf. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Flat-faced longhorn beetle (Deliathis incana) on branch. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo state, Mexico

Harlequin beetle (Acrocinus longimanus) headshot close up. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Luminous, glowing light tracks from male Fireflies (Lamprohiza splendidula) in the forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. July

Exotic cockroaches and stink bugs
Banana cockroach, Panchlora nivea 1, Central American giant cockroach, Blaberus giganteus 2, Egyptian desert cockroach, Polyphaga aegyptiaca

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting at dusk in oak wood, the Netherlands, June

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"Polyphaga: A World of Fascinating Beetles" Beetles, belonging to the diverse group known as Polyphaga, captivate us with their incredible adaptations and behaviors. From the Black oil beetle feasting on a delicate Lesser celandine flower to the Acorn weevil striking a pose on an Oak bud in Hertfordshire, England, these creatures never cease to amaze. The Bee beetle, commonly found hovering over vibrant flowers, showcases its stunning colors and intricate patterns. Meanwhile, the Glowworm beetle illuminates Tuscaloosa County's night sky with its mesmerizing glow under controlled conditions. In Tongbiguan Nature Reserve of Dehong prefecture, a Red beetle perches gracefully upon a leaf while showcasing its vivid hue. In Elbe, Germany during June, Stag beetles engage in fierce battles for dominance atop oak tree branches. Ladybird species from native Seven-Spots to invasive ones line up side by side in the UK. On the other side of the world in Guangshui province China resides the majestic Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle flaunting its impressive size and strength. A Golden green stag beetle proudly displays his large mandibles and glossy appearance while roaming through forests. The Longhorn Beetle roams Danum Valley in Sabah Borneo with its elongated antennae serving as sensory tools for survival. Venturing into Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Moramanga Madagascar reveals an enchanting sight - Giraffe Weevils stretching their long necks like miniature versions of their namesake animal. Lastly, a Metallic Leaf Beetle adorned with rain droplets captures our attention with its shimmering beauty against Aiuruoca's backdrop. Polyphaga beetles remind us that nature's creativity knows no bounds. With their astonishing diversity and remarkable features showcased across various habitats worldwide – from Alabama to Borneo – they continue to inspire awe and ignite our curiosity about the wonders of the insect world.