Dragonfly Larva #2 is a photograph by Frank Fox which was uploaded on August 5th, 2016.
Title
Dragonfly Larva #2
Artist
Frank Fox
Medium
Photograph
Description
Mosquito larva. Brightfield illuminated light micrograph of the head of the larva of a dragonfly (family Odonata), showing its large eyes (black, oval). Dragonfly larvae (nymphs) are aggressive aquatic predators that use their large mouthparts (labium) to catch other small aquatic animals such as mosquito larvae, tadpoles and even small fish. Magnification: x70, when printed 10 centimetres wide.
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August 5th, 2016
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