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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NO ONE CAN BELIEVE MY HUNKY BOYFRIEND USED TO BE A GIRL

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PELT-MOBILE SPOTTED

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LONDON 2012: FUNNY OLYMPIC BAGS SAY 'THEY'RE ALL ON STEROIDS

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MAN CONTINUES HIS WORLD MAP BACK TATTOO

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RIVET-ING ALL WOOD TOWER

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BRITISH KINGFISHER SPLASH

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GOOGLEMAP WHALESHARKS

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I WON'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY STAB VEST, SAYS ATTACK VICTIM

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