Macro photo of a small slug, with focus on its face and eyestalks. There’s also a very small insect visible on its back. Probably a fairyfly, a type of tiny wasp Canon EOS 80D ISO 100 100mm ƒ/11 1/200 s flash

A closer zoom of the fairyfly from the previous image. You can faintly make out the trademark paddle-like wings and the long antennae

I didn’t see it at the time, but while I was processing the pics I got of the slug, I noticed an even smaller insect riding on its back. I believe it’s a species of fairyfly, which I didn’t even know existed ‘til now 🧡

#macro #fairyfly #fairywasp

4/ It belongs to the fairy wasp family: Mymaridae.
These wasps are parasitic and known for their gossamer-like wings.
#ParasitoidWasps #InsectTaxonomy #FairyWasp

2/ It measures just 0.15 millimeters in length.
That’s smaller than a grain of salt. You could fit a dozen on a pinhead.
#TinyButMighty #ScienceFacts #FairyWasp