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Lime Hawkmoth (Mimas tiliae) adult, resting on leaf in garden, Warwickshire, England, april

Red Underwing Moth (Catocala nupta) adult, resting on log, Essex, England

Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) pupa

Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Silver-ground Carpet Moth (Xanthorhoe montanata) adult, Shropshire, England, may

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) pupa

Short-tailed Blue (Everes argiades) adult male, resting on grass during rainfall, France, july

Snout Moth (Hypena proboscidalis) adult, resting on nettle leaf, larval foodplant, Powys, Wales, june

Green-veined White (Pieris napi) adult, close-up of head and probosis, feeding on Orange Hawkbit (Hieracium villosum), Powys, Wales, june

Stick Mantis (Sybilla pretiosa) young, on underside of twig, South Africa

Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) adult, covered with raindrops after rain, resting on stem, Derbyshire, England, august

Moth - Cinnabar Larva (Tyria jacobaeae) Mass feeding on Ragwort

White-point Moth (Mythimna albipuncta) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july

Shoulder Stripe Moth (Anticlea badiata) adult, Powys, Wales, march

Brown-tail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) caterpillars, in woven silk tent on Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) hedge, Bacton, Suffolk, England, april

Cameo Moth (Polymixis gemmea) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Adonis Blue (Lysandra bellargus) adult, drinking sweat from human hand for salt content, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Provencal Short - tailed Blue (Everes alcetas) Male / upper wing

Peppered Moth (Biston betularia) normal and melanistic forms, two adults, example of camouflage adaption evolution, Essex, England, july

Common Sallow (Xanthia icteritia) normal (upper) and flavescens (lower) forms, two adults, resting on lichen, Essex, England

Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, august

Plain Pug (Eupithecia simpliciata) adult, camouflaged, Essex, England

Beautiful Brocade (Lacanobia contigua) adult, resting on moss, Powys, Wales, june

Common Stretch Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) adult, with Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) adult male, prey caught in web, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, june

Brown-line Bright- eyed Moth (Leucania conigera) Close-up / larva on plant

Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult, roosting on Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) flower, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Scalloped Hook-tip (Falcaria lacertinaria) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, august

Treehopper (Membracidae sp. ) young nymphae, clutched together and feeding on leaf, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco
Treehopper (Membracidae sp.) young nymphae, clutched together and feeding on leaf, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) adult male, resting on grass in meadow, in early morning rainfall, France, july

Flat-backed Millipede (Barydesmus sp. ) adult, on rainforest floor, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Flat-backed Millipede (Barydesmus sp.) adult, on rainforest floor, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Moth - Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata) on leaf

Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra) adult male and female, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Stick Mantis (Mantodea sp. ) adult, close-up of head and legs, Banfora, Comoe Province, Burkina Faso
Stick Mantis (Mantodea sp.) adult, close-up of head and legs, Banfora, Comoe Province, Burkina Faso

Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) Larva / showing threat posture

False Ringlet Butterfly (Coenonympha oedippus) Male / France

Potter Wasp (Eumenes flavi pinta) In flight / taking food to nest

Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae) adult, resting on bark, Norfolk, England, july

Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta puta) adult male and female, sexual dimorphism, Essex, England

Common Mosquito (Culex pipiens) adult female, feeding, sucking blood from human skin, Italy

Lobster Moth (Stauropus fagi) adult, camouflaged on tree trunk, Oxfordshire, England

Mantis (Teddia dioscoris) adult, cleaning eyes, Socotra, Yemen, january

Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea) adult, Essex, England

Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december
Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp.) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Golden Twin-spot (Chrysodeixis chalcites) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Butterfly Fritillarys and Blue Butterflies on animal dung

The Shark (Cucullia umbratica) adult, resting on stone wall, Powys, Wales, may

Sword-grass Moth (Xylena exsoleta) larva, feeding on Squill (Scilla sp. ) ripening seeds, near Minerve, Herault
Sword-grass Moth (Xylena exsoleta) larva, feeding on Squill (Scilla sp.) ripening seeds, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

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"Invertebrates: A Diverse World of Wonders" Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcases its vibrant colors and intricate patterns in flight. Witness the fascinating symbiotic relationship between a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and its parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), clinging onto its host for survival. Delve into the world of entomology specimens, where meticulously preserved insects reveal their beauty under careful examination. Behold the majestic presence of a giant octopus, an intelligent creature that roams the depths of our oceans with grace and mystery. Through a Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), explore the astonishing details of a praying mantis at 30x magnification, revealing its intricate features like never before. "The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters" - an intriguing American cartoon from 1882 depicting England as an imperialistic octopus greedily grabbing land across continents. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) bask in the gentle morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK, creating a breathtaking sight to behold. The Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) spreads its wings wide open, showcasing its striking coloration against nature's canvas. Meet Chrysina limbata, the silver chafer beetle adorned with shimmering hues that catch sunlight and captivate onlookers' attention. Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning as it releases streams of sperm from its arms underwater—a captivating moment captured by Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 winner in the Underwater category. Dive into Croatia's Adriatic Sea to encounter Janolus cristatus—a stunning nudibranch species—gracefully gliding through the waters of Vela Luka, Korcula Island.