Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Chien Lee, winner of the plants and fungi category award, uses a UV torch to reveal the fluorescent world of an insect-attracting pitcher plant.
Some carnivorous pitcher plants reflect UV light on certain areas as part of their ‘display’.
They use colour, scent and nectar to lure their prey into pools of digestive juices at the bottom of their leaves.
Emily Taylor tells us what this image means to them.
You can see Chien's incredible image and more in-person at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 on display until 12 July 2026 at the Natural History Museum, London. Book tickets here 👉 ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/EXH-WPY61
#NaturalHistoryMuseum #WildlifePhotography #WPY61
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Chien Lee, winner of the plants and fungi category award, uses a UV torch to reveal the fluorescent world of an insect-attracting pitcher plant.
Some carnivorous pitcher plants reflect UV light on certain areas as part of their ‘display’.
They use colour, scent and nectar to lure their prey into pools of digestive juices at the bottom of their leaves.
Emily Taylor tells us what this image means to them.
You can see Chien's incredible image and more in-person at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 on display until 12 July 2026 at the Natural History Museum, London. Book tickets here 👉 ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/EXH-WPY61
#NaturalHistoryMuseum #WildlifePhotography #WPY61
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The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists.
Browse our shop: nhmshop.co.uk
Website: nhm.ac.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/natural_history_museum
TikTok: tiktok.com/@its_nhm
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nhm-london.bsky.social
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