TETRAOPHTHALMUS: from the Greek tettares (four) and ophthalmos (the eye), refers to the four eyes of the adult (two above the antennae, and two below). Body length 8-15 mm, head diameter about 3 mm.
* Canon PowerShot G6. Shot in Super Macro mode, Aperture priority. * ISO 50. All other EXIF info under the picture. * Slightly cropped on the right, Levels adjustment 21/0.95/255, Shadow-Highlight adjustment 3/6, no color adjustment (Canon rocks ), no sharpening, no noise reduction.
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