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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Lavae of Woodworm or Furniture Beetle, Magnification x 100 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Lavae of Woodworm or Furniture Beetle, Magnification x 100 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-152
Lavae of Woodworm or Furniture Beetle
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM)
Anobium punctatum
Magnification x 100 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width)
Coloured by hand to enhance natural features.
Credit: David Spears (last refuge) / ardea.com
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Zooming into the Miniature Marvels - Meet the Woodworm Wonders!
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. In this snapshot by David Spears, we are transported into a hidden world of tiny creatures that dwell within our furniture. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) has unveiled a mesmerizing close-up view of LRDS-152 - the larvae of woodworm or furniture beetle. Magnified 100 times and printed on an A4 size paper, this image showcases the intricate details of these minuscule pests with astonishing clarity. Their delicate bodies resemble miniature aliens from another dimension, their presence both fascinating and slightly eerie. These young wood-burrowers may be considered pests in our homes, but through this photograph, they become stars in their own right. With their sleek exoskeletons and curious antennae, they remind us that even the tiniest creatures have a story to tell. The photographer's keen eye for wildlife captures nature's diversity in unexpected places – reminding us that beauty can be found even in the most unlikely corners of our environment. So next time you spot one of these little critters nibbling away at your favorite wooden chair, take a moment to appreciate their remarkable existence as part of Earth's vast tapestry. David Spears' lens transports us beyond what meets the naked eye; it unveils unseen worlds where beetles reign supreme and wood becomes home sweet home for larval adventurers.
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