Photos by Bernie, Insects by Nature.
Explore a mesmerizing array of insect photography, 100+ outstanding photos from the bizarre and ghastly to the unexpectedly beautiful.
A visual journey through the strange, the haunting, and the sublime—where insects become art. An entomological exploration in images—documenting the astonishing diversity, morphology, and natural artistry of Earth's insect life. Check out a wild mix of insect photos—from weird and creepy to surprisingly beautiful, all captured like works of art.
Butterflies stand vertically in the sun to regulate their body temperature while preventing overheating. As cold-blooded insects, they rely on external heat to warm their flight muscles. By adjusting their angle to the sun, they control how much solar radiation their delicate bodies absorb. - BUTTERFLIES: WARMING UP, Hilaire Ashworth.
As John Muir said, "... I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature's loveliness. My own special self is nothing."
Who is the predator and who is the prey?
Vermont's millinery is creative and inclusive.
Can you guess what my favorite color is?
Maternity ward
Nature is art for the eyes that look.
Fly - by - night
Don't you just want to tickle her or his belly to watch all her or his legs shimey in glee?
The Redcoats are coming, the Redcoats are coming.
Fusion in nature turns to silver.
This fellow climbed a stalk to go eye to eye with me.
Leprichans ride these hoppers like cowboys ride broncos.
YOU are a bee, I am a dragonfly, isn't that obvious?
Two's company, three's a crowd.
Honeymooners
Never should have told the sweat bee,
"Don't sweat it, those robber flies couldn't catch a fly."
Mama has eyes on the TOP of her head, so you all had better behave.
I say dear fellow, could you point me in the direction of a good flower stand?
The king lost his head.
Musical chairs down to one chair.
We love hugging
I feel fully deflated
Nature uses a fine artist's paintbrush.
Look, we only just met in a bar; I don't even know your name.
Look, ma, no hands.
Camaflouged poop
Ol Blue Eyes
Freckles, you just cannot wash them off. I love them.
Ready for take off; Up Up and away.
If I don't win the beauty pageant this year, well, I don't know what I will do.
Who knows what is going on, on the other side of the world?
Straws are best for Buttonbush.
I have a 'back-up' heart.
Practicing for head-butting my brother.
"Mustacha'
Body Armour: best beetle barriers.
The army taught me to stay well polished.
I'm sorry, was this your flower?
Why do they call me a pink spotted beetle? My spots are black, I mean, really.
Wanna know why they call me Blister Beetle? One touch and you will find out.
Jimmy Durante had nothing on me.
With chompers like mine, well, let's just say that I use my massive mandibles to dismember my prey, covering the bug in digestive juices and sucking up the liquefied nutrients. It ain't pretty but it works for me.
Halloween is my favorite holiday.
Tower to incoming, GO AROUND, repeat go around.
Caterpillars with TEETH, oh my.
Who needs radar when you have antennae like mine?
Fly Optician
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Wolly Moth. Lives in Vermont, no wonder it is woolly.
I am so tired that I have not only circles under my eyes...
I have circles all around my eyes.
Paperhanger for the nursery.
On top of the world
but wish to remain anonymous
I have a strange feeling I am being followed.
Now children go out and play, and give mama a few minutes to herself.
Dr. Spock I presume.
No worries, on my side of the family, we are all vegetarians.
Cheshire Cat
If you are going to fly, fly happy.
Why didn't you tell me the fence paint was WET?
I keep my cards close to my vest.
The Perfect Landing
I am the judge, the jury, and your worst nightmare. 
This airport is so busy.
Short and stout like a green tea pot.
Dog pile:
So much fun when you are on top;
not so much when you are on the bottom.
There is another world inhabited by intriguing life, no less complex, no less capable in the context of their world than we are in ours. They are bugs - insects, and they are as close as your backyard.
Go Discover Them!
