Stenocara Fog or Handstand beetle
Stenocara Fog or Handstand beetle. Beetle is shown in its typical 45 degree position, facing incoming wind and fog to collect water vapour on the bumps of its elytra. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).
Gecko foot anatomy
Gecko foot anatomy showing branched setae under magnification. This microscopic branching is what makes gecko feet so sticky. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Aryee (BBC Books).
Dung beetle Geotrupes stercorarius
Dung beetle Geotrupes stercorarius view from above dosal view
