Vespid Wasp Collection

Still life, by Helen R. Searle (1830-1884), lithograph, published 1871
Still life with fruits. Lithograph after a painting by Helen R. Searle (American Painter, 1830-1884), published in 1871

Sawfly species (Allantus scrophularia)

Insects
Antique illustration of Insects

Common Wasp, Vespula vulgaris, perched on a green leaf, front view

Paper Wasp, Polistes sp. front view

Two wasps, 3D graphics

Sawfly, larvae (Craesus septentrionalis)

Sawfly, larva (Craesus septentrionalis)

Larvae of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis), developmental stage of an insect

Larva of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis)

Nest of European Paper Wasp -Polistes dominula-, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Hornet -Vespa crabro- resting on a leaf, Limburg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

German or European wasp -Vespula germanica-, on Stonecrop -Sedum telephium-, Untergroenigen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hornet -Vespa crabro-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Wasp -Vespula-, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp. - with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand
Carrot Wasp -Gasteruptiidae sp.- with an ovipositor longer than its abdomen, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Potter wasp -Eumenes sp. -, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Potter wasp -Eumenes sp.-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Wasps climbing over nest

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"Exploring the World of Vespid Wasps: A Captivating Still Life" This captivating lithograph, titled "Still Life" by Helen R. Searle, takes us back to 1871 when the world of insects was being discovered and documented. Amongst the intricate details depicted in this artwork is a sawfly species known as Allantus scrophularia, showcasing its unique characteristics. Insects have always fascinated scientists and artists alike, with their diverse forms and behaviors. This lithograph captures various species of wasps in different perspectives - from a front view of a Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) perched on a vibrant green leaf to a Paper Wasp (Polistes sp. ) also seen from the front. The inclusion of two wasps rendered in stunning 3D graphics adds another layer of depth to this composition, highlighting the advancements made over time in depicting these fascinating creatures. Additionally, we get an insight into the life cycle of sawflies through depictions of their larvae (Craesus septentrionalis), showing both developmental stages and individual larva. One cannot help but marvel at the intricacy displayed within this still life composition. The nest of European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula) found in Tuscany, Italy serves as a reminder that these insects are not just subjects for study but integral parts of our natural ecosystems. Through Searle's lithograph published over a century ago, we are transported into an era where scientific exploration met artistic expression. It reminds us that even today there is much more to discover about these remarkable vespid wasps and other insect species that inhabit our world.