phantom midge larva

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Stephen_De_Lisle
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phantom midge larva

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A phantom midge larva, Chaoboridae, showing its mouth parts and raptorial antennae used for catching prey. This one was found overwintering under the ice in a pond here in Sweden
2022-12-10-14.12.45 ZS retouched1024.jpg
Details:
live specimen, anesthetized in carbonated water under a cover slip on a depression well slide
Olympus SZX16, 2x Plan Apo objective, Nikon Z7ii
Schott darkfield LED stage
48 frames stacked in Zerene

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