From rq, click for full size!
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From rq: I have included a bad shot of a black ladybug for the record. Camera didn’t capture the focus and due to the bright sun outside I only noticed until it was far too late. :) How cool, I’ve never seen a black ladybird before! Click for full size.
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From Opus, who says: I believe Giliell and rq have discovered my secret: I am indeed harboring and photographing alien life. The photo you posted was of what might correspond to the larval stage in terrestrial creatures. This is the same creature, after pupation. They are almost cute, before the mouth-parts harden into the razor-sharp keratin-like substance that I have learned to fear. They may be fearsome, but another absolutely stunning macro, definitely click for full size!
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