Looking at the extreme close-ups of bugs and insects doesn’t exactly sound like something exciting, right? Perhaps you'll change your mind after checking out the stunning macro photos of Levon Biss. The British photographer has been capturing detailed macro photographs of rare insects from the American Museum of Natural History for the past three years.
Levon’s macro photos are displayed in an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. The exhibition, titled Extinct and Endangered, features 40 images of rare insects such as the Raspa silkmoth, the Luzon peacock swallowtail, the King Christmas beetle, and the Blue calamintha bee. The photographer selected the insects for their conservation status, habitat, and order. He hopes that by looking at their rich details, people will understand the value of these beautiful creatures and appreciate their role in the ecosystem.
We have selected 12 of Levon’s best insect photos here. Take a look.
Related: 20 Peculiar Microscope Photos That You Really Must See
Image source: Levon Biss
Image source: Levon Biss
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