Brown carpet beetle (Attagenus smirnovi) larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a brown carpet beetle larva, showing its antennae (uppe

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Brown carpet beetle (Attagenus smirnovi) larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a brown carpet beetle larva, showing its antennae (upper left and right) and mouthparts (centre). This beetle eats natural fabric textiles such as wool, carpets, skin and fur and is a pest of homes and museums. Magnification: x100, 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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