The large compound eyes of the Eyed Jewel Beetle give the insect excellent all-round vision. It is the largest of the family

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The large compund eyes of the Eyed Jewel Beetle give the insect excellent all-round vision. It is the largest of the family who also have the longest larval stage of any invertebrate.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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