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Tounge of a paper wasp

Tounge of a paper wasp Vespula germanica. I noticed the complex structure when I was examining some insects from a biodiversity research project. 280 single shots were needed here to put every part in focus.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Besigheim, Germany
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Thorben Danke