Insects and Kin

Rose beetle

In July, the artichoke blossoms open, attracting swarms of rose beetles. The shining emerald of the beetle against the pale purple flower has got to be one of Nature's most wonderf...

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14/9/2008 • Museum Administration

Natural History Museum, Insects and Kin

Stick-insect

These insects can spend long periods of time in a motionless, rigid position, which completes their astonishingly effective camouflage. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2005

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14/9/2008 • Museum Administration

Natural History Museum, Insects and Kin

Praying mantid

This Praying Mantid, Mantis religiosa, was perched among the flowers of a vlita plant, probably on the lookout for a tasty insect meal. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2005

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14/9/2008 • Museum Administration

Natural History Museum, Insects and Kin

Spider

Small spotted spider in a morning glory blossom. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2005

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14/9/2008 • Museum Administration

Natural History Museum, Insects and Kin

Question-mark vromopapadia

This shy millipede has a dark, glossy body that stretches and curls along the wall to form amusing shapes, transforming itself from a straight line into a question mark, a half-cir...

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14/9/2008 • Museum Administration

Natural History Museum, Insects and Kin