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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a technique that captures images of objects too small to be seen with the naked eye. The power of these microscopes to capture details of otherwise invisible subjects results in stunning and surreal images. FEI, a company that specializes in Electron Microscopes, has hosted an annual competition for the best SEM photographs for several years. Below, I've chosen 15 of the most remarkable images from the hundreds submitted each year. For the full collection, which includes not only insect photos but also color images, visit the FEI Flickr page.
15. Bluebottle Maggot
14. Caterpillar
13. Dog Flea
12. Close-Up of a Wasp's Head
11. Bed Bug
10. Aphid on a Leaf
9. Gecko's Leg
8. Parasitic Mite on a Mosquito
7. Close-Up of a Moth's Head
6. Spider's Head
5. Marine Worm
4. Bee's Head
3. Mosquito's Eyes
2. Embryo of a Zebrafish
1. Caterpillar
