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Invertebrate Collection (page 15)

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Luna moths (Actias luna) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Luna moths (Actias luna) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Eyespots on wing of Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park

Eyespots on wing of Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, February 2015

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Ivy bee (Colletes hederae) new species to the UK in 2001. Male resting on Blackberry

Ivy bee (Colletes hederae) new species to the UK in 2001. Male resting on Blackberry, Oxfordshire, England, UK, September

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Purple hairstreak butterfly (Neozephyrus quercus) female with wings open, Hertfordshire

Purple hairstreak butterfly (Neozephyrus quercus) female with wings open, Hertfordshire, England, UK, July. Focus Stacked Image

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Ants (Formicidae) attacking newly emerged cicada (Cicadacae), Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Ants (Formicidae) attacking newly emerged cicada (Cicadacae), Yasuni National Park, Ecuador. Highly commended in the Invertebrates Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY)

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Essex skipper butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) male visiting flower, , Wiltshire, England

Essex skipper butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) male visiting flower, , Wiltshire, England, UK, July

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flower, Wiltshire, England, UK, July

Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flower, Wiltshire, England, UK, July. Bumblebee mimic species

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) just emerged. Finland, June

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) just emerged. Finland, June

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) feeding from Chive (Allium schoenoprasum), Monmouthshire

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) feeding from Chive (Allium schoenoprasum), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on Calico Clam, shortly after dawn

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on Calico Clam, shortly after dawn, seashore, Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. April

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan

Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan (Annella mollis). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: High magnification photo of the spines of a Common starfish (Asterias rubens)

High magnification photo of the spines of a Common starfish (Asterias rubens). Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North Sea, North East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea

Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Mining bee (Andrena sp) flying to Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia), Pentwyn farm SSSI

Mining bee (Andrena sp) flying to Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia), Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) holding leaves together during nest building, Malaysian Borneo

Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) holding leaves together during nest building, Malaysian Borneo

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp. ) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia

Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp. ) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia
Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp.) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) portrait, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) portrait, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Dandy jumping spider (Portia schultzi) Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Dandy jumping spider (Portia schultzi) Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) flying to fuchsia flower, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) flying to fuchsia flower, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Giant African mantis (Sphodromantis viridis) portrait, captive, occurs in West Africa

Giant African mantis (Sphodromantis viridis) portrait, captive, occurs in West Africa

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Peruvian mantis (Oxyopsis peruviana) silhouette with sun behind, captive, occurs in South America

Peruvian mantis (Oxyopsis peruviana) silhouette with sun behind, captive, occurs in South America

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) mating Novaya Zemlya, Russian Arctic, July

Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) mating Novaya Zemlya, Russian Arctic, July

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaves, Costa Rica

Leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaves, Costa Rica

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Wood scorpion (Cercophonius sp) William Bay National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours

Wood scorpion (Cercophonius sp) William Bay National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Black cockroach (Polyzosteriinae) Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours

Black cockroach (Polyzosteriinae) Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) on white backlit background, Antola Regional Park

Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) on white backlit background, Antola Regional Park, Italy

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called

Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called Cuvierian tubules. These significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Red slug (Arion rufus) Vosges, France, September

Red slug (Arion rufus) Vosges, France, September

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Pearlfish (Carapus acus) outside of host Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis) at night

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) outside of host Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis) at night. These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Caddisfly (Hydropsychidae) in flight and attracted to mercury vapour light, Lamar County

Caddisfly (Hydropsychidae) in flight and attracted to mercury vapour light, Lamar County, Texas, USA, August. August

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) adult female, PA, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) adult female, PA, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, USA, June

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitus) Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, Travis County

Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitus) Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Blue jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii), feeding on small plankton, Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone

Blue jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii), feeding on small plankton, Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone, Devon, England, UK, May

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July

RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. Did you know? Dragonflies spend up to six years as drab aquatic nymphs for only a few weeks as

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK

RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK. April

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May

Jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May. Small repro only

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: European river otter (Lutra lutra) female bringing octopus ashore for cub, Shetland

European river otter (Lutra lutra) female bringing octopus ashore for cub, Shetland, Scotland, UK, October

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea

Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers, Dorset, England. Digital Composite

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata)

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding

Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone /

Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone / Crimson sea anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi) in foreground, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) taking off from Cornflower (Centaurea cyanea)

Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) taking off from Cornflower (Centaurea cyanea) in Bishops Meadow, Farnham. Surrey, England, UK, July 2014. Digital composite

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly (Paulogramma pyracmon) resting on its snout

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly (Paulogramma pyracmon) resting on its snout, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies

Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies
Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta/scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi), Bela Reka, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, May 2013

Background imageInvertebrate Collection: Spotted jellyfish (Mastigias papua) Inanuran Island, Danajon Bank, Central Visayas

Spotted jellyfish (Mastigias papua) Inanuran Island, Danajon Bank, Central Visayas, Philippines, April



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