Midge head. Light micrograph of the head of a phantom midge (family Chaoboridae), showing its large compound eyes (centre left and right), mouthparts

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Midge head. Light micrograph of the head of a phantom midge (family Chaoboridae), showing its large compound eyes (centre left and right), mouthparts (lower centre) and antennae (upper left and right). Adult phantom midges live for approximately 6 days, during which time they do not feed. Magnification: x34, when printed 10 centimetres tall.

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Size: 3429px × 5144px
Photo credit: © FRANK FOX/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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