Cath HODSMAN, Insect Artさんのイラストまとめ

Did u know?2 attract Lepidoptera in2 yr gardens u must plant food plants 4 larvae,as well as adults:- Hemp-Grizzled Skipper;Broom-Green hairstreak;Clovers-Clouded Yellow;Nettle-Red Admiral;Privet Hawk-moth-Lilac;Elephant Hawk-moth-Lady’s Bedstraw. https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E #MHHSBD

Did u know?Insect flight is amazing. They’re able 2 move their wings independently 2 create air vortexes. These tiny air whirlpools gift lift,as well as allowing them 2 manipulate these currents 2 hover,dive,go side to side,ascend, descend,do U turns,even loop-the-loop! #MHHSBD

After many requests,this print is finally on Etsy.”Gorse with Bees” This showcases the importance of spring flowers,providing essential food 4 early emerging insects. Such as the U.K’s largest bee, Red tail (Bombus lapidarius) & Honey bees (Apis mellifera) https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E

U might think of Crane Flies (Tipula paludosa) as delicate, flimsy insects, but when you look @ them closely under microscopes, u can c they’re very powerful. Look at the “boulders” on the thorax that house the flight muscles. Medium, watercolour. https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E #MHHSBD

Microscopy art gives you the chance to discover unseen intricacy, beauty, texture, strength & design perfection..fantastic for appreciating and paying homage to insects. Pictured, graphite microscopy study of a butterfly head (underside) https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E

Interesed in beautiful & fascinating insect lifecycles? Check these paintings out on my Etsy shop. Lifecycles of the Large Blue butterfly, Silver Studded Blue butterfly, Privet Hawk-moth and Small Elephant Hawk-moth.. https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E

Last two days of my Boxing Day sale. Ends midnight 24th Jan. 20% off eligible orders. Click to see arty insect treats... https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E

An inspirational female artist who loved the natural world, especially insects. Maria Merian lived in 1600’s & loved art & insects. She studied the metamorphic lifecycle, unlocking mysteries that abounded since Pliny the Elder. She painted what she discovered. My all-time No 1

Solitary 🐝 r fab.The females forage only 4 pollen 4 their young,making them up 2 20x better pollinators than many social bees,that r after nectar & pollen.Face of a roosting male Red Mason bee,denoted by facial whiskers & 11 segments on his antennae https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E

Look closer at these beautiful animals and interesting animals on my Etsy shop. https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E