Bark Louse

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If they gave out awards for Goofiest Bug, Psocoptera (Bark Lice) would surely make the short list.

photo details: Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens on a Canon EOS 20D

ISO 100, f/13, 1/250 sec, flash diffused through tracing paper

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It's attempting to read!

By MrILoveTheAnts (not verified) on 12 Nov 2008 #permalink