Buzzer midge (Chironomus plumosus) larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a buzzer midge larva, showing its mouthparts (upp

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Buzzer midge (Chironomus plumosus) larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a buzzer midge larva, showing its mouthparts (upper centre). This non-biting midge is found around water throughout the northern hemisphere. Magnification: x60, when printed 10 cm wide.

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Size: 4331px × 4331px
Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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