21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Midgle Fly larva viewed with a light microscope
Midge fly larva Chaoborus sp found in fresh water ponds. This insect larva is predator of smaller water fleas (Cladocerans). One of the is shown to the top right of its head. The image is photographed with a combination of polarized light and darkfield microscopy. 25X
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| Date Taken: | 05.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Calgary, Canada |
| Copyright: | © Robert Berdan |