Harlequin ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis), showing its wings (grey) protruding from

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Harlequin ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis), showing its wings (grey) protruding from underneath its brighly coloured wing casings (black and yellow). Its compound eyes (brown) can be seen either side of its head (upper left). Below the head are its mouthparts. Magnification: x10 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4792px × 3661px
Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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