Arthropoda iconicus

Imaginary arthropods

inspired by pop culture.

by Richard Wilkinson

‘Incredundus kolossos’

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Limited Edition Prints

Beautifully reproduced museum-grade prints on heavyweight archival paper.

Signed and numbered editions of 100.

The first book from

the Arthropoda iconicus series

‘Volume 1: Insects from a faraway galaxy’

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‘Consocius potiopoetapolitus’

I am reworking a number of these insects for new sets of large limited editions. I have seen a few tests and they look great printed at this much larger size (although I say so myself!). Keep watching for news of their release.
Is this insect easier to recognise now?
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Another from the order ‘Timorpersona’: ‘Illivivo obedio (F. Octohoraminmanidae)’ Perhaps a tricky one for the enthusiasts...
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Perhaps the most widely recognised beetle from the family ‘Universalisterasidae’,‘
‘Prometheonovus prodigium’

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From a family close to the Universalisterasidae,
‘Necuratu transylvestris’ from the Teutoprimoteraidae family.
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Another from the family ‘Universalisterasidae’,‘
‘Belua melanostagnumensis’

Guesses?

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