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Carpet beetle larva, SEM
Carpet beetle larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carpet beetle (Anthrenus sp.) larva amongst the fibres of a wool carpet. These larvae are a significant pest, feeding on animal materials including fur, feathers, hair, leather and other fabrics and stored food products. The larvae can survive for two to three years indoors, before hatching into free-living adult beetles. They are covered in hairs (setae) that can cause irritation to humans on contact with skin or if inhaled. Magnification: x50 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Anthrenus Sp Arthropod Arthropods Carpet Carpet Beetle Colored Fiber Fibre Fibres Hairy Larva Larvae Legs Pest Seta Setae Wool Woollen False Coloured
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This print captures the intricate world of a carpet beetle larva. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a close-up view of an Anthrenus sp. larva nestled among the fibers of a wool carpet. While these larvae may appear harmless, they are actually notorious pests, causing significant damage to animal materials such as fur, feathers, hair, leather, fabrics, and even stored food products. What makes these larvae particularly resilient is their ability to survive indoors for two to three years before transforming into free-living adult beetles. Covered in tiny hairs known as setae, which can cause irritation upon contact with human skin or if inhaled, these creatures possess remarkable adaptability and survival mechanisms. The magnification used for this print allows us to appreciate the minute details of their anatomy – from their hairy bodies to their distinct head and legs. Through the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we gain insight into the biological intricacies that make up these fascinating arthropods. While it's easy to be captivated by the beauty found within nature's smallest creations like this carpet beetle larva, it serves as a reminder that even seemingly insignificant organisms play crucial roles in our ecosystem.
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