Mosquito haltere. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a close-up of a mosquito's (Culex pipiens) haltere. Halteres are modified hindwings t

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Mosquito haltere. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a close-up of a mosquito's (Culex pipiens) haltere. Halteres are modified hindwings that are used to maintain stability while in flight. Magnification: x500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4572px × 4084px
Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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