Insect Gallery

Plasterer bee (Colletes cunicularius)

Plasterer bee (Colletes cunicularius). Species in this genus build underground nests and line the cells with a polyester secretion. They are often referred to as Polyester bees. Collected pollen is clearly visible on hind legs. Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, Bas Rhin, France

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Rajah Brooke's birdwing butterfly (Trogonoptera brookiana albescens)

Rajah Brooke's birdwing butterfly (Trogonoptera brookiana albescens), male. Females are rarely seen. Borneo, Malaysia

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Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus)

Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus), on a leaf in tropical rainforest. Jewellers make use of its wings in jewellery, also artists. Its wingspan is around 12 cm. Madidi National Park, La Paz Department, Bolivia

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