Insecta 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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Giant water bug (Lethocerus deyrollei)

Giant water bug (Lethocerus deyrollei), underwater, feeding on a bitterling. It is a large predator, up to 6.5 cm long, that has been seen feeding on water snakes and baby turtles. Japan

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False garden mantis (Pseudomantis albofimbriata)

False garden mantis (Pseudomantis albofimbriata), mating in suburban garden with the smaller male on top of the female. Males are smaller than females and the short winged females are unable to fly, unlike the longer winged males. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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