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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Nymphs and Nature: A Close-Up Journey

Nymphs are both shaped by and help shape the natural world, playing a critical role in sustaining ecological balance, fostering biodiversity, and contributing to the intricate web of life. A macro photograph of newly hatched nymphs of Acanthocoris scaber, a leaf-footed bug, nestled under the leaf foliage amidst nature. Using a macro lens, I focused on the tiny, delicate nymphs with their striking features, highlighting their soft, translucent bodies and intricate patterns. Nymphs often stay together in a group as it offers a survival advantage in terms of protection, resource access and environmental conditions.

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Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Balasore, Odisha, India, India
Copyright: © Sritam Kumar Sethy