Green lacewing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a green lacewing (Chrysoperla rufilabris). At centre is one of its compound

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Green lacewing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a green lacewing (Chrysoperla rufilabris). At centre is one of its compound eyes (orange). Between its eyes are antennae, which are covered in sensory hairs. At bottom left are its mouthparts, which it uses to suck nectar from flowers.

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Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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