INSECTS

After looking through my summer research, I have decided to look into colour.

INSECTS:

The garden bee:

BOMBUS HORTORUM

3 Yellow bands and a white tail

Red Admiral Butterfly

VANESSA ATLANTA

Feeds on nectar rich flowers. Originates from southern Europe and North Africa.

Elephant Hawk-Moth

DEILEPHILA ELPENOR

Reaches 7.5cm in length. Has a 'horn' or 'spike' on it's tail. Feeds on willowhersbs and fuchsia plants in gardens. Very common garden species.

Mullien Moth Caterpillars

CURCULLIA VERBASCI

Large Red Damselfly

PYRRHOSOMA NYMPHULA

Dragonflies and Damselflies form the group called ODONATA.

Meadow Grasshopper

CHORTHIPPUS PARALLELUS

Grasshoppers and crickets form a group called ORTHOPTERA.

When looking at these images, I notice the colour of the insects and their patterns.

More of colour and pattern:

Steve Gschmeissner (photographer)

Has photographed many images of insects. Really interesting to look at and the colours are pretty amazing! BUGS

This is an insect I have never seen before.. Looks a bit like a fantasy creature! 

TARANTULAHAWK