CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth. The creepy-crawly bears a striking resemblance to the murderous creatures from the film Alien. However the insect’s intricate detail can not be seen by the human eye. Photographer Woe Hendrick explains how you need specialist kit to make this extraterrestrial sighting.

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FUNKY BUMP

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KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

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HUNGRY TURTLE ATTRACTS AN AUDIENCE

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1940’S PHOTOSHOPPING MACHINE

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I FLED TO AUSTRALIA AFTER HOUSE TORCHED BY ONE-NIGHT

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FROZEN IN TIME LIGHTHOUSE

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HEARTBREAK DIET LOST ME 11.5ST AND BAGGED ME A FELLA

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IN FLIGHT MEAL

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UNUSUAL ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP

SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .