RF2R8KGTC–a tiny green bug (Hemiptera) that has been trapped on the leaf of a spoon-leaved sundew plant (Drosera spatulata), surrounded by upright flower stems
RF2R8KGTX–Colorful green european ground beetle (Harpalus affinis). This species has been introduced to North America.
RF2R8KGTN–Predatory western tiger beetle (Cicindela oregona) perched on a rock, Richmond, BC, Canada
RF2R8KGTA–closeup of a tiny true bug (Hemiptera) trapped on the sticky stalked glands covering the leaf of a cape sundew plant (Drosera capensis alba) which is
RF2R8KGTH–close-up of a tiny green bug (Hemiptera) that has been captured by the sticky glands on the leaf of an Alice sundew plant (Drosera aliciae)
RF2R8KGTR–Western tiger beetle (Cicindela oregona), isolated on white
RF2R2F8BA–Backlit darkfield image of a mass of aquatic planarian flatworms (Girardia tigrina) surrounding a morsel of food they are consuming
RF2R2XJGH–close-up of two large fruit flies (Drosophila hydei) with bright red eyes, drinking from a drop of honey on a lichen-covered twig
RF2R2XJGK–side view of a fruit fly (Drosophila hydei) with bright red eyes, drinking from a drop of honey, isolated on white
RF2R2F8AJ–Backlit darkfield image of a transparent aquatic planarian flatworm (Girardia tigrina) feeding on a dead fruit fly (Drosophila hydei). The three branc
RF2R2F8B1–Backlit darkfield image of 2 live aquatic planarian flatworms (Girardia tigrina). The bright red branches of the gut and midline pharynx are clearly v
RF2R2XJHG–Side view of a large fruit fly (Drosophila hydei) with bright red eyes, perched on a lichen-covered twig
RF2R2F8A9–Backlit darkfield image of three semi-transparent aquatic planarian flatworms (Girardia tigrina) creeping across each other. This species is native to
RF2R23M66–close-up of a juvenile female dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) hanging upside-down from a leaf while eating a house cricket (Acheta domesticus)
RF2R23M73–juvenile female dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) creeping on a plant as it hunts insect prey
RF2R23M4X–vertical image of a juvenile female dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) standing on a plant
RF2R23M50–juvenile female dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) from behind, showing the characteristic shape of the thorax
RF2R23M4R–Very close-up view of a juvenile female dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) facing the camera while eating a house cricket (Acheta domesticus). ve
RF2R23M6R–close-up of dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) that has just eaten the head of a house cricket it captured
RF2R23M7E–close-up of a dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) cleaning its eyes with its front leg
RF2R23M4F–Side view of a female sweat bee (Lasioglossum species) covered in yellow pollen while feeding on a daisy flower. Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2R23M4P–Close-up of a female sweat bee (Lasioglossum species) facing the camera while covered in yellow pollen on a daisy flower. Delta, British Columbia, Can
RF2R23M7F–Darkfield image of an aquatic planarian flatworm (Cura foremanii). This species is native to freshwater in North America
RF2R23M78–portrait of a dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata) looking over its shoulder at the camera
RF2N8YFJX–Colorful greenbottle blowfly (Lucilia sericata) feeding on pollen from a white and yellow daisy flower
RF2N8YFKH–Brightly colored greenbottle blowfly (Lucilia sericata) grooming its front legs while resting on a white and yellow daisy flower
RF2N8YFKJ–Dorsal view of a domesticated European honey bee (Apis mellifera) on a yellow and white daisy flower
RF2N8YFAE–black and white male banded alder borer beetle (Rosalia funebris) crawling on a piece of dead wood
RF2N8YFBM–side view of a striking black and red Pacific Northwest firefly (Ellychnia hatchi) crawling on a leaf
RF2N8YFFN–Side view of a common blowfly or bottle fly (Calliphora vicina) resting on weathered wood. Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2N8YFFX–Side view of a forked globetail hover fly (Sphaerophoria sulphuripes) on a white and yellow daisy flower
RF2N8YFB9–dorsal view of a striking black and red Pacific Northwest firefly (Ellychnia hatchi) crawling on a leaf
RF2N8YF78–Side view of a domesticated European honey bee (Apis mellifera) exploring and collecting pollen from a yellow and white daisy flower
RF2N8YFB5–male banded alder borer beetle (Rosalia funebris) facing the camera and displaying the very long antennae characteristic of the longhorn beetles (Cera
RF2N8YF7C–dorsal view of a striking black and white male banded alder borer beetle (Rosalia funebris) displaying the very long antennae characteristic of the lo
RF2N8YFFT–Front view of a common drone fly (Eristalis tenax) centered on a white and yellow daisy flower as it feeds on pollen
RF2N8YF7H–close-up of a male banded alder borer beetle (Rosalia funebris) drinking from a drop of honey, isolated
RF2N8YFF7–dorsal view of a small hacklemesh weaver spider, Calobius pictus, isolated
RF2MWN3P6–Side view of a very tiny globular springtail insect (Dicyrtomina minuta) crawling on the bark of a dead tree in Watershed Park, British Columbia, Cana
RF2MWN3JY–Darkfield image of a black planarian flatworm (Girardia dorotocephala) from a stream in Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2MWN3JH–close-up of an Arizona stripe-tailed scorpion, Paravaejovis spinigerus, facing the camera
RF2MWN3JX–Brightfield image of a black planarian (Girardia dorotocephala) from a stream in Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2MWN3PJ–Black planarian flatworm (Girardia dorotocephala) from a stream in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, crawling across the dead leaf of an aquatic plant
RF2MWN3NX–A peaceful, clear, spring-fed creek in Watershed Park, British Columbia, Canada, during winter
RF2MHAM1P–Darkfield image of a a small freshwater triclad flatworm (Polycelis coronata) with multiple eyespots, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2MHAM0Y–Brightfield image of a small freshwater triclad flatworm (Polycelis coronata) from a cold stream in Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2MHAKY0–Darkfield image of a black planarian flatworm (Girardia dorotocephala) from a stream in Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2MHAM2N–Brightfield image of a black planarian (Girardia dorotocephala) from a stream in Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2MA1F3T–Piece of 99 million year old Burmese amber (burmite) containing a specimen of an extinct species of drain fly (Palaeoparasycorax suppus)
RF2MA1F00–Orange colored field ant (Formica species), tending a large number of blue-colored aphids (Aphidoidea) that are feeding on a branch of blackberry (Rub
RF2MA1F3M–Close-up of an extinct species of drain fly (Palaeoparasycorax suppus) preserved inside a piece of 99 million year old Burmese amber (fossilized tree
RF2MA1EYN–Close-up of a tiny 99 million year old pseudoscorpion preserved in a piece of Burmese amber (burmite)
RF2MA1F3X–Piece of 99 million year old Burmese amber (burmite) with plant debris and a tiny pseudoscorpion preserved inside
RF2M72EK9–An aquatic damselfly nymph (or naiad) (Zygoptera species) underwater on a submerged plant
RF2M72EKH–Close-up image of the yellow fruiting body of a golden apple slime mold (Arcyria pomiformis) emerging from a piece of rotten wood. This specimen was a
RF2M72EKF–Close-up of a mature male domestic house spider (Tegenaria domestica). Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2M72EKB–Close-up of an aquatic damselfly nymph (Zygoptera species) showing the extendable mouthparts (called the mask) used to capture prey folded underneath
RF2M72EJB–Side view of an aquatic damselfly nymph (or naiad) (Zygoptera species) resting on a submerged stone. These predatory larvae eventually emerge from the
RF2M72EKR–A piece of rotting log dotted with the bright yellow fruiting bodies of the yellow fairy cups fungus (Biosorella citrina)
RF2M72EKM–Vertical image of a darkly colored common pill-bug (Armadillidium vulgare) on rotted wood, facing the camera. This is the most scientifically studied
RF2M72EKA–Close-up of the head and thorax of an aquatic damselfly nymph (or naiad) (Zygoptera species) underwater. Internal organs may be clearly seen
RF2M72EKG–preserved and stained specimen of a freshwater planaria flatworm (triclad) that was fed with carbon to highlight its 3-lobed digestive tract in black
RF2M72EKJ–Female European garden spider or cross orb weaver spider, Araneus diadematus, that has trapped a bumble bee in its web and wrapped it in silk before f
RF2M72EKP–Very tiny, bright yellow fruiting bodies of the yellow fairy cups fungus (Biosorella citrina) growing on the decaying wood of a dead deciduous tree. T
RF2M72EKD–Dorsal view of a pretty European raspberry weevil (Otiorhynchus singularis), isolated on white. This species has been introduced to North America
RF2M72EKE–Portrait of an European raspberry weevil (Otiorhynchus singularis) facing the camera, isolated on white
RF2M40XF5–close-up of a female ten-lined June beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata) resting on a rock
RF2M40XEE–A female false widow spider (Steatoda grossa) with legs spread, isolated on white
RF2M40XFB–front view of a female ten-lined June beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata) with its hard forewings (elytra) raised to allow its flight wings to unfold for
RF2M40XEJ–Close-up of a female robber fly, Machimus callidus, cleaning its large prominent eyes
RF2M40XEM–Dorsal view of a colorful female robber fly, Machimus callidus, resting on a plant. Vertical
RF2M40XFJ–Side view of a colorful Arizona stripe-tailed scorpion, Paravaejovis spinigerus, on rock
RF2M40XFM–a long-legged female false widow spider (Steatoda grossa) lurking under a ledge of rock
RF2M40XEH–Front view of a female robber fly, Machimus callidus, rubbing its front legs together to clean them
RF2M40XFD–side view of a female ten-lined June beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata) with its hard forewings (elytra) raised and flight wings unfolding
RF2M40XEG–Side view of a pretty female robber fly, Machimus callidus. This species is a common throughout the mountains and valleys of western North America
RF2M40XFF–Side view of a pretty green lacewing, family Chrysopidae, resting on a piece of wood
RF2M40XFG–Close-up of image of a pretty green lacewing, family Chrysopidae, drinking a drop of honey
RF2KE9EC4–view from above of a group of aquatic water striders (Gerridae species) of different development stages feeding on a dead three-spined stickleback fis
RF2KE9EBH–Side view of a common drone fly, Eristalis tenax, on a white and yellow daisy flower, feeding on pollen
RF2KE9EEX–dorsal view of a colorful female European garden spider or cross orb weaver spider, Araneus diadematus, lurking in its orb web
RF2KE9E9E–common candy-striped spider (Enoplognatha ovata) lurking underneath the petal of a white daisy flower. This is an European species that has been intro
RF2KE9EC7–close-up side view of an adult masked hunter assassin bug (Reduvius personatus) crawling on a rock
RF2KE9EBD–side view of a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis, resting on a pine cone
RF2KE9EBX–side view of a mature yellow and black dogwood sawfly larvae, Macremphytus testaceus, crawling along a plant stem. Sawflies are in the Order Hymenopte
RF2KE9ED8–side view of a hairy, black and yellow masked hunter assassin bug (Reduvius personatus) with its long pointed proboscis folded under its body
RF2KE9EB5–a black footed drone fly, Eristalis hirta, on a white daisy flower, dusted with yellow pollen
RF2KE9EBA–dorsal view of a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis, crawling amongst the needles of a pine tree
RF2KE9ECD–masked hunter assassin bug (Reduvius personatus) using its long pointed proboscis to drink from a drop of honey, isolated
RF2KE9EC2–yellow and black dogwood sawfly larvae, Macremphytus testaceus, crawling on a pink Geranium flower
RF2KE9EB8–dorsal view of a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis, isolated on white
RF2KE9E9A–close-up dorsal view of the body of a neotropical tailless whip scorpion, Phrynus barbadensis
RF2KE9EC1–side view of a colorful dogwood sawfly larvae, Macremphytus testaceus, held by the tips of a pair of forceps. Sawflies are in the Order Hymenoptera, a
RF2KE9EBT–side view of an adult twice-stabbed stink bug, Cosmopepla lintneriana, on the tip of a broken plant stem
RF2KE9ECC–close-up of a colorful female long-palped ant-mimic sac spider, Castianeira longipalpas, feeding on a fly it caught
RF2KE9EBM–Front view of a common drone fly, Eristalis tenax, feeding on the pollen of a white and yellow daisy flower
RF2KE9EC9–3/4 view of a pretty female long-palped ant-mimic sac spider, Castianeira longipalpas, crawling on a piece of rock
RF2KE9EAK–very tiny crab spider (Philodromus dispar) on a white flower petal facing the camera
RF2KE9EBP–Close-up front view of a female coastal mosquito, Aedes dorsalis, on a man's arm preparing to bite. Ladner, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
RF2KE9ECF–close-up front view of a masked hunter assassin bug (Reduvius personatus) drinking a drop of honey with its long proboscis, isolated
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