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Get Inspired! 30 Otherworldly Examples of Insect Photography

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Below, 30 beautiful shots of earthly creatures by various flickr users—if this doesn't inspire your entry to this week's Giveaway Tuesdays Photo Challenge, I don't know what will! There are only a few days left to participate, so get the details here.

Grasshopper by flickr user Srini G

Colorful close-up of a grasshopper on a textured surface.

Little Caretakers by flickr user David'n'Sheila

Ants crawling on red plastic tubing.

To Paris and Back (Raupi) by flickr user jonas_k

Green caterpillar on printed text.

Untitled by flickr user Marcell aka drugue

A bee in flight against a clear blue sky.

Eyes to Form Shadows by flickr user David Panevin

Close-up of a spider with prominent eyes on a textured surface.

Beetle Climbing a Dune by flickr user garlandcannon

Ant crawling on snow with trail marks.

Poor Little Miss Muffet by flickr user ZEDZAP

Spider on its web in a natural green background.

Red Velvet Ant on Sycamore Canyon Rim Trail by flickr user Al_HikesAZ

Woolly caterpillar with vibrant orange and black coloration on rocky surface.

Death in a Lavender Bush by flickr user nutmeg66

Spider capturing prey in a web among purple flowers.

Silvery Blue Male with Hitchhiker by flickr user BugMan50

Blue butterfly perched on rocky ground.

Vibes for Life by flickr user Dido

Bee on water surface with ripples.

The Centipedal Force by flickr user bengaloorubaale

Colorful centipede on a stone surface.

Ladybird Bokeh by flickr user Fozzeee

Ladybug on textured black surface.

Forgotten Beauty by flickr user Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits

Monarch butterfly perched on a vibrant flower in a garden.

Fuzzy Friend by jaxxon

Spotted white moth on a wooden surface.

Not an Easter Bunny - but an Easter Spider by flickr user Andreas

Spider in its web on a plant.

Southern Pink-Striped Oakworm Moth by Old Shoe Woman

Orange and pink moth perched on a dark surface.

What a Wonderful World by flickr user kakeyzz

Dragonfly perched on a leaf against a bright blue sky.

Moth Macro by flickr user Larah McElroy

Golden-brown moth with distinct black markings.

Untitled by flickr user See-ming Lee

Grasshopper on a rock surface.

The Package by flickr user David Panevin

Yellow and black spider on its web.

Peacock Butterfly by flickr user kaibara87

Peacock butterfly resting on a plant.

Spider Babies by flickr user stumayhew

Untitled by flickr user StephenZacharias

A close-up of a dragonfly on a textured surface.

One Hundred Ten/365 by flickr user Jacksonian22

Close-up of a spider suspended in a web.

Come n Say 'Hello' to My New Friend by flickr user linh.ngân

Hand holding a dragonfly on two fingers.

Untitled by flickr user m24instudio

Close-up of a butterfly showcasing its colorful wings and intricate details.

Jump Ahead by flickr user Ivan Rumata

Colorful insect on a textured surface.

Caterpillar Macro by flickr user Larah McElroy

Caterpillar with distinctive red and white coloration on a wooden surface.

Common Barn Spider (Araneus Cavaticus) by flickr user sankax

Close-up of a spider on a white background.

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