Incredible close-up images of insects scoop photo contest honours

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February 26, 2025, 6:00 PM

• •A damselfly’s wide-open mandibles make it appear to be grinning broadly or even sticking out its tongue.
• •Another commended image shows a violet leaf beetle (Chrysolina sturmi) clinging to grass stalks.
• •Taking eye-catching pictures of insects requires lots of patience, luck and muscle memory.

A damselfly and a beetle captivated judges in the Royal Entomological Society's 2024 Photography Competition. The damselfly appears to be grinning broadly, while the beetle has iridescent tones.

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