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Brazilian zoologist, taxonomist, enthusiastic macro photographer of insects and other invertebrates Download, use for free, cite source. All for noncommercial use only. https://www.instagram.com/macroarthropods/profilecard/?igsh=NDdqaW12OTlmYWk3

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The hemipterans heads,๐Ÿงช

03.08.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some beetles and hemipterans heads. ๐Ÿงช

03.08.2025 12:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The microscope. Not this specific lens.

21.07.2025 00:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love the colours of old lenses photos

18.07.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some lenses, such as this Super-Takumar 1:1.4/50mm are slightly radioactive. For this one, the radioactive coat results in beautiful yellowish photos. ๐Ÿงช

18.07.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You are welcome!

17.07.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Seems that it is not the case.

17.07.2025 03:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Common House Gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia) has incredible toe pads covered in millions of tiny hairs called setae! These microscopic structures use van der Waals forces to stick to any surface - even glass and ceilings. Each toe can support the gecko's entire body weight. ,๐Ÿงช

17.07.2025 03:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Common House Gecko, Hemicactylus mabouia! Originally from Africa, this adaptable little lizard has colonized tropical regions worldwide. ๐Ÿงช

17.07.2025 03:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Brentinae is a subfamily of weevils in the family, commonly called "straight-snouted weevils." These are primitive weevils that are usually extremely elongated with straight snouts and non-elbowed antennae. ๐Ÿงช

09.07.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

they only swarm and bite hard.

09.07.2025 07:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are a genus of large ants (workers 7 to 13 mm) indigenous to many parts of the world.๐Ÿงช

09.07.2025 00:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brentinae is a subfamily of weevils in the family, commonly called "straight-snouted weevils." These are primitive weevils that are usually extremely elongated with straight snouts and non-elbowed antennae. ๐Ÿงช

09.07.2025 00:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brentinae is a subfamily of weevils in the family, commonly called "straight-snouted weevils." These are primitive weevils that are usually extremely elongated with straight snouts and non-elbowed antennae. ๐Ÿงช

09.07.2025 00:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! I am glad to connect with you also. Feel free to repost, copy, use giving the source, etc.

06.07.2025 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hylidae (Tree Frogs, Leaf Frogs, or Rain Frogs) is a family of anurans, whose species are found on all continents except Antarctica.
Most species inhabit trees. Some exceptions:
Lagoon-dwellers: Pseudis species live in stagnant water bodies.
Genus Scinax species thrive in urbanized environments.๐Ÿงช

06.07.2025 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A cute and tiny juvenile gastropod and a female Cyclopoida in my "Daphnia" culture aquarium. When you buy a Daphnia starter, everything come wish it.

29.06.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Field Lupe๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚tecnologia๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿงช?

29.06.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ› Neomegalotomus Heteropteta is a broad-headed bug from the Alydidae family. Phythophagus, peste in soy beans, can also become predadors and practice canibalismo. Maily in Neotropical region. ๐Ÿงช

28.06.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beta splendens

26.06.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you want a Bets splendens aquarium ecologically stable, without add of Oxygen and without changing water, add plants. The next step is a 20l aquarium for male and another for females. Male always alone. Females can be together. Science ๐Ÿงช

26.06.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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26.06.2025 02:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tell me! The Brazilian word sounds better. Doesn't it? It translates what is known as jeitinho brasileiro (the Brazilian way). We should win the Nobel of Gambiarra๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

25.06.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yes, it fits ๐Ÿงช

25.06.2025 02:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿงช

25.06.2025 01:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is there any general diplura and protura key for Neotropical region? science ๐Ÿงช

24.06.2025 01:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alive freshwater Zooplanktonic Daphnia and Ceriodaphnia from my culture. Photo through the glass. ๐Ÿงช

24.06.2025 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Ocyptamus is a large and diverse genus of over 200-300 species of hoverfly mostly found in the Neotropical region. [
**Adults:**
- Found hovering above flowers in gardens, containers, and fields, often with many individuals investigating the same plant. ๐Ÿงช

22.06.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What an amazing art!

22.06.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Paratrechina longicornis, crazy ant, getting on a dead Pholcidae, the dust spider, and a fly. ๐Ÿงช

22.06.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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