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6 Super Close-Ups of Crazy Bug Eyes

They may not seem like creatures worth admiring when they are buzzing around your head or landing on your lunch, but under the microscope, bugs can be truly spectacular. Especially their eyes.

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For the past 35 years, Nikon has held its Small World photomicrography competition to recognize excellent images of really tiny stuff. Of the many photos of bug eyes they’ve received over the years, these are the ones that caught the judges’ eyes.

Image: Nikon Small World

posted on 25.01.12