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When you think of insects, you might picture tiny bugs scurrying by, barely worth a second glance. But through the lens of photographer Dara Ojo, these small creatures become something extraordinary. His close-up shots reveal incredible details, vibrant colors, and patterns that are easy to miss with the naked eye.

Dara, a self-taught macro photographer from Nigeria now based in Canada, focuses on insects and arthropods to show just how fascinating and important they are. Get ready to see bugs like you’ve never seen them before!

More info: Instagram | explorewithdara.com | buymeacoffee.com

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    tee-lena
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing how two clear insects can create such exquisite shades of red

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    #5

    Treehopper

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    MAKtheknife
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to catch those when I was a kid. But then , I tried to catch almost everything.

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    Damselfly

    Close-up macro photo of an insect showcasing vivid details and textures, revealing insects like never before.

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    Bee

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    Moth

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    #10

    Wolf Spider

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    Upstaged75
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I strongly dislike these. Normally spiders don't bug me (😁) but these things are huge and they jump at you.

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    Damselfly

    Close-up macro photo of an insect showing detailed eyes and textured body, highlighting incredible insect features.

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though they’re kind of creepy, they’re also kind of cute.

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    #18

    Damselfly

    Extreme close-up macro photo of a blue insect showing detailed eyes, legs, and water droplets on its head.

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are so many of these…….. and they’re all beautiful!

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    Moth

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    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s all well and good putting moth ,but what kind of moth are they might help to bp

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    #21

    Housefly

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    Dragonfly

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    Holly Herr
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The itsy-bitsy, tiny, microscopic dew drops!

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    #25

    Prey Mantis

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    Ladybug

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    Planthopper Nymph

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    Nicole Weymann
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a bit hard to make out, but apparently planthoppers (or their nymphs, aka younglings) often have these hairy tufts/waxy filaments at their rear end.

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    #31

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    Longhorn Beetle

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    MAKtheknife
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing these insects aren't as big as a horse.

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    Robberfly

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    Lantern Fly

    Macro photo of two spotted insects with intricate wing patterns and bright red eyes clinging to a plant stem.

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    JK
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are invasive. K**l them on site.

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    Lacefly Nymph

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    Patricia Ricketts
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she's collecting everything as she goes...

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    Drainfly

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    JK
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the WORST if you ever get them. Salt (first, let sit overnight with plug) then boiling water down the drain and then plug overnight. Upon opening, have pots of hot water to pour down. Plug again. Rinse and repeat. If you have a disposal, make sure you use a cleaner regularly.

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