Head of a sand fly (Phlebotomus sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the sand fly's compound eyes (grey) is seen at upper right.

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Head of a sand fly (Phlebotomus sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the sand fly's compound eyes (grey) is seen at upper right. This fly transmits the parasitic human disease leishmaniasis in Africa, Asia and Europe. Magnification: x150 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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