Compound Eyes Collection

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Praying Mantis - Magnification x 30 (if print A4 size: 29. 7 cm wide)
LRDS-392 Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Praying Mantis Magnification x 30 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) Mantis religiosa David Spears (Last Refuge)

Mosquito (Culicidae), female, internal anatomy, and sucking blood from skin, cross-section

Twelve-spot Skimmer Dragonfly - resting on red clover flower on cool morning
TOM-1016 Twelve-spot Skimmer Dragonfly - female resting on red clover flower on cool morning. Washington, Pacific Northwest, USA Summer

Dragonfly head C018 / 2394
Dragonfly head. Close-up of the head of a dragonfly (order Odonata), showing its large compound eyes (left and right). Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia

Pompilid spider wasp C018 / 4316
Pompilid spider wasp (Pepsis ruficornis), close-up photo. This specimen was found in the Dominican Republic. It is coloured metallic dark blue and purple with yellow antenna

Horse Flies Two sitting on leaf Norfolk UK
FEU-97 Horseflies - Two sitting on leaf Norfolk UK Tabanus sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse-fly Banded Eyes
FEU-29 Horsefly Banded Eyes Tabanus sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Irresistible
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hoverfly, also called flower fly or syrphid fly (family Syrphidae). The compound eyes are composed of numerous light sensing organs (ommatidia)

Ant eye C018 / 2440
Ant eye. Close-up of the head of an ant (family Formicidae), showing on of its compound eyes. Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia

Sympetrum Semicinctum Band-winged Meadowhawks
A Band-winged meadowhawk, Sympetrum semicinctum, perches on a plant

Animals Insects Dragonflies Anatomy Eyes Compound Eyes
Close view of dragonfly head. Note structure of the eyes

Sympetrum Internum Cherry-faced Meadowhawk Dragonflies
Closeup of an immature cherry-faced meadowhawk dragonfly perched on a leaf

Male bee head C018 / 3568
Male bee head. Close-up photograph of a male bee head (Megachile lanata). This specimen was found in Hawaii. The species was originally from Africa and has since spread to the Caribbean

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2390
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of a Daceton boltoni ant on a leaf, showing its compound eyes (black) and large mandibles (lower centre), which it uses to cut through leaves

Praying Mantis
SPH-105 Praying Mantis Sphodromantis lineola Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bamboo shoot weevil, SEM
Bamboo shoot weevil (Otidognathus davidis), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This insect is a pest of bamboo shoots, and is widespread in the Far East

Muscidae Fly - Eyes and face Norfolk UK
FEU-167 Muscidae Fly - Eyes and face Norfolk UK Phaonia sp. ? Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Colourful Krill (Malacostracan crustacean), side view

Mantis shrimp sticking head out of its lair, North Sulawesi
Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus brevirostris) sticking head out of its lair, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spearing mantis shrimp, Paupua New Guinea
Spearing mantis shrimp waits in its hole for any unsuspecting prey to pass by, Papua New Guinea

Peacock mantis shrimp moving a rock to make a burrow, Bali
Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) moving a rock to make a burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Mantis Shrimp, Australia

Orange Mantis Shrimp in its burrow, Papua New Guinea
Orange mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) in its burrow in volcanic sand, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of a Mantis Shrimp, Papua New Guinea
Close-up head view of a Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyallarus), Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A spearing mantis shrimp in its burrow, Indonesia
A spearing mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) in its burrow, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A peacock mantis shrimp in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A peacock mantis shrimp uses its keen eyesight to search for predators and prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Giant mantis shrimp peering from burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Giant mantis shrimp (Lysiosquillina lisa), also known as Lisas mantis shrimp, peering from burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Orange Mantis Shrimp peering from a burrow, Solomon Islands
Orange Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) peering from a burrow, Solomon Islands. This is a spearing species of Mantis Shrimp

The white spotted eyes of the tiger mantis shrimp peering from burrow
The white spotted eyes of the tiger mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) peering from burrow, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A mantis shrimp peers out of its lair on a reef in Indonesia. Mantis shrimp have the best eyesight known for any animal on Earth

Mantis shrimp with egg clutch, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mantis shrimp with egg clutch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A large mantis shrimp waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This group of crustaceans has the best vision of any animal on Earth

Peacock mantis shrimp peering from behind a rock, Indonesia
Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) peering from behind a rock, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The eyes of a white mantis shrimp in Indonesia
The eyes of a mantis shrimp (stomatopoda) in Indonesia. The mantis shrimp has the most sophisticated opthalmic system in the animal kingdom

Close-up of a Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period
Close-up of a Meganeura insect dragonfly that lived in the Carboniferous Period of France and England

Horsefly (Tabanidae), close up of large black-green compound eyes, front view

Female bumblebee, Bombus auricomas C018 / 3579
Female bumblebee, Bombus auricomas. This species is native to North America and inhabits urban areas. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab

Darkling beetle C018 / 3565
Darkling beetle. Close-up photograph of a darkling beetle head (superfamily: Tenebrionidae). This specimen was found in Maryland, USA

Female blue mud dauber wasp C018 / 4313
Female blue mud dauber wasp (Chalybion californicum), close-up photo. This species is native to North America. It is coloured metallic blue and preys on black widow spiders

Black horse fly C018 / 4697
Black horse fly (Tabanus atratus), close-up photograph. This specimen was found in Maryland, USA. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying

Female sweat bee head with pollen C018 / 3573
Female sweat bee head with pollen. Close-up photograph of a female sweat bee (Halictus ligatus) covered in pollen. This specimen is native to North America and was found in Pennsylvania

Planthopper C018 / 4803
Planthopper (Rhynchomitra sp.), close-up photograph. This specimen was found in Maryland, USA. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying

Hoverfly C018 / 4696
Hoverfly (Helophilus sp.), close-up photograph. This specimen was found in Maryland, USA. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying

Steel blue cricket hunter wasp C018 / 4314
Steel blue cricket hunter wasp (Chlorion aerarium), close-up photo. This species is native to North America. It is coloured metallic blue and preys on crickets

Wasp, Hoplisoides xerophilus C018 / 4319
Wasp (Hoplisoides xerophilus), close-up photo. This specimen was found in Cuba. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying

Sharpshooter C018 / 4810
Sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona), side view photograph. This specimen was found in Maryland, USA. Sharpshooters belong to the leafhopper family of insects

Japanese beetle C018 / 3566
Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), close-up photograph. This species originates from Japan but has become a serious pest of plants in the USA

Ground cricket C018 / 4690
Ground cricket, close-up photograph. This specimen (unknown species) was found in Maryland, USA. Photographed by the USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: an organisation dedicated to identifying

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"Marvels of Vision: Exploring the Intricate World of Compound Eyes" Step into a microscopic realm where vision takes on a whole new meaning. Through the lens of a Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), witness the intricate beauty up close and personal. In this captivating image, a Praying Mantis steals the spotlight with its mesmerizing compound eyes magnified 30 times their actual size. Each tiny facet captures light from different angles, providing an unparalleled panoramic view of its surroundings. Moving on to another fascinating creature, we delve deep into the internal anatomy of a female Mosquito. A cross-section reveals her delicate proboscis penetrating human skin as she greedily sucks blood—a testament to how compound eyes aid these pests in locating their next meal. Nature's vibrant palette comes alive as we encounter a Twelve-spot Skimmer Dragonfly perched gracefully on a crimson red clover flower during a cool morning in Washington's Pacific Northwest. Its compound eyes serve as powerful sensors, allowing it to spot prey or potential mates with remarkable precision. The Pompilid spider wasp makes an appearance, showcasing its striking features including large compound eyes that help it navigate through complex environments while hunting for spiders to paralyze and lay eggs upon—an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Zooming closer still, we find ourselves face-to-face with the intricately patterned head of another dragonfly species. The sheer complexity and arrangement of its they can nothing short of breathtaking—truly nature's masterpiece. Horse Flies take center stage next as two individuals rest peacefully on a leaf in Norfolk, UK. Their banded compound eyes glisten under sunlight like precious gemstones—a reminder that even seemingly pesky insects possess extraordinary visual capabilities. Anticipating no less wonderment is an Ant eye captured in astonishing detail by our SEM lens. Witnessing each individual ommatidium—the building blocks comprising these magnificent organs—we gain a newfound appreciation for the world as seen through an ant's compound eyes.