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Pterygota Collection (page 2)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imagePterygota Collection: RF - Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK

RF - Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imagePterygota Collection: Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), early morning light, Broxwater pond, Cornwall, UK

Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), early morning light, Broxwater pond, Cornwall, UK. August 2016

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) females resting on reed, Dunsdon Nature Reserve

Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) females resting on reed, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. August

Background imagePterygota Collection: Silhouetted emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, Devon, England, UK. August 2017

Silhouetted emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, Devon, England, UK. August 2017

Background imagePterygota Collection: Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) on wall of Gomantong Cave. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia

Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) on wall of Gomantong Cave. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia

Background imagePterygota Collection: Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

Background imagePterygota Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) males resting on grass, Netherlands, August

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) males resting on grass, Netherlands, August

Background imagePterygota Collection: Praying mantis nymph silhouetted through leaf

Praying mantis nymph silhouetted through leaf, . Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Background imagePterygota Collection: Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong

Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Background imagePterygota Collection: Lantern bug (Pyrops / Laternaria candelaria) Ha Pak Nai, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong

Lantern bug (Pyrops / Laternaria candelaria) Ha Pak Nai, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, China

Background imagePterygota Collection: Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imagePterygota 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 imagePterygota 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 imagePterygota 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 imagePterygota 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 imagePterygota 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 imagePterygota Collection: Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imagePterygota Collection: Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) mating, with male above. Peak District National Park

Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) mating, with male above. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imagePterygota Collection: RF - Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) group of five resting, Netherlands, September

RF - Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) group of five resting, Netherlands, September

Background imagePterygota Collection: Scarce chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) covered in dew, roosting on common sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

Scarce chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) covered in dew, roosting on common sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imagePterygota Collection: Hairy dragonfly (Brachytron pratense) male, resting on plant stem

Hairy dragonfly (Brachytron pratense) male, resting on plant stem, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. June

Background imagePterygota Collection: Emerald cicada (Zammara smaragdina) on leaves. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state

Emerald cicada (Zammara smaragdina) on leaves. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Background imagePterygota Collection: Red cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata) with a Shield bug (Nezara viridula) side by side on a leaf

Red cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata) with a Shield bug (Nezara viridula) side by side on a leaf, Umbria, Italy. September

Background imagePterygota Collection: Male Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), abstract study of wings and body, Tamar Lakes

Male Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), abstract study of wings and body, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imagePterygota Collection: Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) silhouetted against the rising sun, Lower Tamar Lakes

Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) silhouetted against the rising sun, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK, May

Background imagePterygota Collection: Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station

Praying mantis (Mantidae) with water vapour from cloud. Taken at high altitude hill station, Himalayas, India

Background imagePterygota Collection: False-coloured scanning electron micrograph of a Thrip's (Thysanoptera) head

False-coloured scanning electron micrograph of a Thrip's (Thysanoptera) head, the bulging compound eyes can be seen on either side of the head

Background imagePterygota Collection: Female Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) crawling on thistle, Lorraine, France. August

Female Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) crawling on thistle, Lorraine, France. August

Background imagePterygota Collection: Soft focus close up of male Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) body and wings

Soft focus close up of male Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) body and wings, roosting among grasses. Cornwall, UK. July

Background imagePterygota Collection: Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus)

Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose. Meeth Quarry nature reserve, Devon, UK. June

Background imagePterygota Collection: Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp. ) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose

Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp. ) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose, Princeton, New Jersey
Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp.) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. June

Background imagePterygota Collection: Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common hawker (Aeshna Juncea) head detail, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh

Common hawker (Aeshna Juncea) head detail, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. July

Background imagePterygota Collection: RF - Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May

RF - Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imagePterygota Collection: RF - Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting on reed

RF - Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting on reed, silhouetted against sun reflected in the water. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imagePterygota Collection: Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) bud. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imagePterygota Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imagePterygota Collection: Emerald damselfy (Lestes sponsa) at Ledstone pond near Leeds, UK. September

Emerald damselfy (Lestes sponsa) at Ledstone pond near Leeds, UK. September. Focus stacked

Background imagePterygota Collection: Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on leaf, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK

Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on leaf, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. January

Background imagePterygota Collection: Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imagePterygota Collection: Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp. ), recently hatched from eggs

Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp. ), recently hatched from eggs
Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp.), recently hatched from eggs. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo



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