Wasp head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underview of a wasp's head (order Hymenoptera). Its large compound eyes (purple) are see

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Wasp head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underview of a wasp's head (order Hymenoptera). Its large compound eyes (purple) are seen on either side of its head. Antennae, used for sensing smells, sprout from between the eyes. The wasp's powerful biting jaws (mandibles) are just below the eyes. At centre are the wasp's front legs. Wasps are vital for natural biocontrol. Nearly every pest insect species has a wasp species that is its predator or parasite. Magnification: x3 when printed 10 cm high.

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Size: 3600px × 3734px
Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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