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Asteranae Collection

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) Peak District National Park

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flowering in snow, above Madoona di Campiglio

Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flowering in snow, above Madoona di Campiglio, Brenta Dolomites, Italy, June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) flower

RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) flower. The Netherlands. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Scottish primrose (Primula scotica) native only on the northern coast of Scotland

Scottish primrose (Primula scotica) native only on the northern coast of Scotland and Orkney, here growing on grasslands at Dunnet Head, Caithness, England, UK, July

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) roosting on larval foodplant Ribwort plantain

Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) roosting on larval foodplant Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), UK - Captive - Focus Stacked Image

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June. Taken with fisheye lens

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Borage (Borago officinalis) in flower with white background, Brechin, Scotland, UK, June

Borage (Borago officinalis) in flower with white background, Brechin, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) flowers. England, UK, May

Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) flowers. England, UK, May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs

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

Background imageAsteranae Collection: English springer spaniel, three standing with front legs on rock, Rhododendron flowers

English springer spaniel, three standing with front legs on rock, Rhododendron flowers in background. Haddam, Connecticut, USA. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) flowers in garden

Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) flowers in garden

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum)

Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) and Yellow rattle (Rhinathus sp)

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis)

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Volehouse Farm, Devon, UK. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England

Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England, growing here at Durlston Head in Dorset, England, UK, May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting

Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) feeding on Gelder Rose berries, Germany. January, January

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) feeding on Gelder Rose berries, Germany. January, January

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), orange nectar guides on lower lip and long spur

Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), orange nectar guides on lower lip and long spur containing nectar. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers

Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers. In damp woodland, Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) flowering in alpine meadow, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) flowering in alpine meadow, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canary Islands. Endemic

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium)

Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium), Common rockrose (Helianthemum chamaecistus)

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), on verge of footpath, South Croydon, Surrey, England

Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), on verge of footpath, South Croydon, Surrey, England, June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Pale toadflax (Linaria repens), a rare plant in Surrey. Park Downs

Pale toadflax (Linaria repens), a rare plant in Surrey. Park Downs, Chipstead Downs SSSI, Surrey, England, July

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), locally rare plant, Probably not native at this site

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), locally rare plant, Probably not native at this site. Clandon Wood, West Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey, England, July

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Quarry Hangers (SWT), Chaldon, Surrey

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Quarry Hangers (SWT), Chaldon, Surrey, England, June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Field of Paramo flower / Frailejones (Espeletia pycnophylla), highland paramo

Field of Paramo flower / Frailejones (Espeletia pycnophylla), highland paramo, northern Ecuador

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Dandelion fiowers (Taraxacum sp. ) in field near Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England

Dandelion fiowers (Taraxacum sp. ) in field near Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England
Dandelion fiowers (Taraxacum sp.) in field near Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow

Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Alpine bearberry (Arctous alpina) on tundra in autumn and boulderrs at Sydkapp (South Cape)

Alpine bearberry (Arctous alpina) on tundra in autumn and boulderrs at Sydkapp (South Cape), with icebergs in Hall Bredning, Scoresby Sund, Greenland, September

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), on Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), Monmouthshire

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), on Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas)

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, Western Iberia, Portugal. April

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Sea cabbage (Senecio candicans) amongst pebbles on sandy seashore. Sea Lion island

Sea cabbage (Senecio candicans) amongst pebbles on sandy seashore. Sea Lion island, Falkland Islands

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Seep monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus), bifid stigma above stamens. Nectar spot guides

Seep monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus), bifid stigma above stamens. Nectar spot guides and central groove leading pollinators to nectar. Focus stacked

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Grand balsam (Impatiens grandis) with long spur

Grand balsam (Impatiens grandis) with long spur. Pollinated by butterflies, native to India and Sri Lanka. Focus stacked, cultivated plant

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia

Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Prophet flowers (Arnebia pulchra) with dark spots that act as nectar guides

Prophet flowers (Arnebia pulchra) with dark spots that act as nectar guides. Caucasus, Russia. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Chilean monkey flower (Mimulus naiandinus)

Chilean monkey flower (Mimulus naiandinus). The lower lip has a groove to guide the pollinators proboscis to the nectar source, with red spots acting as nectar guides

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Wild sage (Lantana camara), flowers turn pink following pollination

Wild sage (Lantana camara), flowers turn pink following pollination. Native to tropical America. Invasive species, Tanzania

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning

Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to India

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), blue nectar guides and anthers

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), blue nectar guides and anthers, pollen and stigma fluorescing in UV light. Focus stacked

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus)

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis)

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior)

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) late summer, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) late summer, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male on Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare)

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male on Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare) Hertfordshire, England, UK, August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), growing on moorland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field

Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field. Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

Background imageAsteranae Collection: RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris)

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Oxlips (Primula eliator) flowering in coppice woodland, a rare and important ancient

Oxlips (Primula eliator) flowering in coppice woodland, a rare and important ancient woodland indicator species, Suffolk, England, UK, April

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Weimaraner in front of Rhododendron flowers, Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Weimaraner in front of Rhododendron flowers, Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Bichon frise standing on rock amongst Rhododendron flowers. Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Bichon frise standing on rock amongst Rhododendron flowers. Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree

Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree, near Bath, England, UK. May

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) female perched on Berlandiers fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri)

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) female perched on Berlandiers fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri). South Padre Island, Texas, USA. April

Background imageAsteranae Collection: RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) flowering in meadow, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) flowering in meadow, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) recently reintroduced to Santiago island

Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) recently reintroduced to Santiago island where it had become extinct, feeding on Yellow cordia (Cordia lutea) leaves, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii) close up of flowers, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) feeding in field with flowering Poppies (Papaver rhoeas)

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) feeding in field with flowering Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium, June

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imageAsteranae Collection: Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya



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