Jumping bristletail / Felsenspringer / Archaeognatha

Archaeognatha (Lepismachilis y-signata) at around 13,5x magnification (slightly cropped).

 

Archaeognatha are supposed to be the oldest extant species within the insects. The compound eyes of Lepismachilis y-signata demonstrating the characteristic Y-like pigmentation of the eyes. The lateral ocelli are directly located under the compound eyes.

 

165 exposures taken with Mitutoyo M Plan Apo 10x, Morfanon, ISO 50, 2 flash, paper cylinder diffuser, stacked with Zerene (DMap & PMax method).

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