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Ladybird caught in the act of devouring an aphid. Ladybirds are
voracious predators of smaller insects, such as the luckless aphid
being eaten here. They either eat their prey whole or suck out its
insides. Given their proficiency at killing aphids, they are increasingly
used as a type of organic pest control by farmers and gardeners
looking for alternatives to chemical pesticides.
Nikon D1X, 60mm macro lens, x3 converter. Scanned and manipulated
using Adobe Photoshop.
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