Larva Collection (page 20)

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Great diving beetle larva feeding on juvenile common newt (Dytiscus marginalis) Date:

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Cane toad, tadpoles (Bufo marinus) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva held in hand (Xyleutes leucomochia) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Common mud-dauber wasp - female storing a paralysed spider in cell as larder for a larva from egg she has laid there (Sceliphron laetum) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food. (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, held in hands (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food. (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food (Xyleutes leucomochla) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva held in hand (Xyleutes leucomochia) Date:

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Witchetty / Witjuti grub - wood moth larva, Aboriginal food. (Xyleutes leucomochia) Date:

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HOVERFLY Larvae - eating greenfly (pea aphids) (Episyrphus balteatus ) Date:

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Mosquito Larva - feeding (Culex pipiens ) Date:

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Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

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Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

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Great Green Bush-Cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) Date:

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Eastern Tent Moth Caterpillars / larvae (Malacosoma americana) Date:

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GLOW WORMS - larval stage of Fungus Gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) Date:

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Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand to make its funnel (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

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Paper-Nest Wasp - with larvae in nest (Polistes variabilis) Date:

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Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

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Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

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Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

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Elephant Weevil - larva (Balaninus elephas) Date:

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Mosquito - two larva in the water (Culex pipiens) Date:

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Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

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Potato beetle - Larva on potatoes leaves (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) Date:

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Rhinoceros Beetle - Larva (Oryctes nasicornis) Date:

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Elephant Weevil - larva (Balaninus elephas) Date:

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Black-headed Cardinal Beetle - larva (Pyrochroa coccinea) Date:

Development of the horse botfly. Drawing, 1904
HORSE BOTFLY. Development of the horse botfly. Drawing, 1904

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult feeding grub to juvenile, perched on dead branch in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, July

Cabbage Moth, Mamestra brassicae, caterpillar, on a pak choi stem and leaves

Hungarian Glider (Neptis rivularis) caterpillar, on Bucks Beard (Aruncus dioicus) stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, May

Common Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua) caterpillar, on leaf in garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, June

Pavement Ant (Tetramorium caespitum) adults, workers with large larvae in nest, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, April

Common Elbowed Red Ant (Myrmica scabrinodis) adult, worker with larvae of varying sizes in nest, Powys, Wales, April

Mediterranean Dimorphic Ant (Pheidole pallidula) adults, workers tending larvae and eggs in nest, Ile St. Martin, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) larva, on stones underwater, England, September (captive)

Four O clock Moth (Dysphania fenestrata) caterpillar, resting on leaf, Cape Tribulation, Daintree N. P
Four O clock Moth (Dysphania fenestrata) caterpillar, resting on leaf, Cape Tribulation, Daintree N.P. Queensland, Australia, September

Caddisfly (Trichoptera sp. ) larvae, in larval cases on rock underwater, River Livet, Glenlivet, Cairngorms N. P
Caddisfly (Trichoptera sp.) larvae, in larval cases on rock underwater, River Livet, Glenlivet, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, January

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

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"Larva: The Fascinating World of Nature's Transformations" Discover the mesmerizing world of larva, where extraordinary creatures undergo remarkable transformations. From honey bees buzzing around their hives to the intricate honeycomb they construct, witness the captivating life cycle of Apis mellifera unfold before your eyes. Delve deeper into this hidden realm with an expanded cross-section and insets that reveal the secrets within. Observe the tobacco hornworm as it feasts on a tobacco plant, showcasing nature's delicate balance between predator and prey. Marvel at the wooly bear caterpillar, a larva of a Tiger Moth, adorned with vibrant patterns hinting at its future beauty in flight. Witness the wanderer caterpillar gracefully inching along milkweed leaves before undergoing its miraculous metamorphosis into a Monarch butterfly. Through a light micrograph of C. Elegans worms, explore their microscopic world teeming with complexity and scientific wonder. Be amazed by the parasitic wasp laying eggs inside hoverfly larvae in UK meadows—a testament to nature's cunning strategies for survival. Encounter the mottled shieldbug or stink bug larva from Untergroeningen, Germany—its unique appearance reflecting its habitat and evolutionary adaptations. Immerse yourself in black-and-white illustrations capturing crab zoea larvae like Pagurus species—an artistic portrayal that highlights their intricate forms and marine existence. Admire the lesser puss moth larva (Cerura erminea) as it camouflages itself amidst foliage while preparing for its stunning transformation. Explore Leuckarts Zoological Wall Chart depicting detailed anatomy of Apis—the perfect resource for those seeking knowledge about these industrious insects' inner workings. Finally, marvel at an enchanting picture capturing an Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar in Emsland, Germany—a reminder that even seemingly ordinary creatures possess extraordinary beauty when observed closely. Embark on this visual journey through the diverse world of larva, where nature's miracles unfold and transformations abound.