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Global Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater

Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater 1 - 8 of 8
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Onychogomphus assimilis (Dark pincertail)
This colourful dragonfly belongs to the Gomphidae family, commonly known as ‘clubtail dragonflies' for the enlarged area at the tip... More1 Image0 Videos
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Onychogomphus costae (Faded pincertail)
As its common name suggests, this species possesses more subdued colours than most of its pincertail (Onychogomphus spp.) relatives... More4 Images0 Videos
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Opisthopatus roseus (Pink velvet worm)
Velvet worms belong to a phylum of their own, the Onychophora, meaning 'claw-bearers', and are a fascinating group of ancient... More1 Image0 Videos
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Ornithoptera alexandrae (Queen Alexandra's birdwing)
Information on the Queen Alexandra's birdwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More8 Images0 Videos
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Ornithoptera chimaera (Chimaera birdwing)
The forewings of the male chimaera birdwing are black with three streaks of yellowish-green scales. The hindwings are mainly yellow... More3 Images0 Videos
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Ornithoptera rothschildi (Rothschild's birdwing)
The narrow forewings of the male Rothschild's birdwing are black with scattered yellowish-green scales. The oval hindwings are... More2 Images0 Videos
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Osmoderma eremita (Hermit beetle)
The hermit beetle has a classic beetle shape and is large with glossy, dark brown elytra. The males have a pronounced groove... More1 Image0 Videos
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Oxygastra curtisii (Orange-spotted emerald)
As a typical emerald (Corduliidae spp.), this medium-sized dragonfly possesses vivid emerald green eyes and a metallic green body... More4 Images0 Videos