Radosław Pusz

28/05/2026

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26/05/2026

At this scale, a millipede becomes a living piece of architecture — a sequence of polished rings, fine grooves, and droplets held across its curved surface.

This is a millipede from the family Julidae, commonly known as julid millipedes. The cylindrical, strongly segmented body and many short legs tucked beneath the sides are typical of this group. The dew emphasizes the sculptural rhythm of the exoskeleton, revealing details that are often lost when these animals are seen moving slowly through leaf litter, soil, or damp plant debris.

Fun fact: many julid millipedes feed on decaying plant matter, helping break down organic material and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

24/05/2026

This is a robber fly from the family Asilidae — agile aerial hunters that capture other insects in flight. The pale facial bristles visible here are not decorative; they help protect the head during close contact with struggling prey.

Fun fact: robber flies inject saliva that both immobilizes prey and begins external digestion, allowing them to feed through the proboscis.

Shot with Canon R5 Mark II + Mitutoyo 5×, 10× and 50×.

23/05/2026

This is likely a Nomada species, a group of solitary bees often mistaken for small wasps because of their slender bodies, bright markings, and lack of visible pollen-carrying structures. The dew droplets reveal the surface texture beautifully, turning the insect’s bristles and wing veins into fine photographic detail.

Fun fact: many Nomada bees are cleptoparasites — they lay their eggs in the nests of other solitary bees, where their larvae use the host’s food stores.

20/05/2026

At this scale, the hazelnut weevil becomes a study in precision: a long curved rostrum, textured scales, and the quiet engineering of a specialist beetle.

This is the Hazelnut Weevil (Curculio nucum), a small beetle from the family Curculionidae. Its elongated snout is one of its most distinctive features, used by the female to drill into young hazelnuts before laying eggs inside.

Fun fact: the larva develops within the nut, feeding on the kernel before leaving through a small round exit hole and pupating in the soil.

17/05/2026

What looks like a mineral mosaic or the surface of an alien planet is actually the microscopic world of an onion. In this image, you can see plant cell structures — their walls form a brick-like pattern, while the intense metallic colors come from light passing through thin layers of the specimen and bending across microscopic details.

Fun fact: onion skin is one of the classic microscope specimens because its cells are large, regular, and perfect for observing plant tissue structure. Under high magnification, something as ordinary as an onion can look more like abstract jewelry than a kitchen ingredient.

📷 Canon R5 Mark II
🔬 Magnification: 10× / 20× / 50×
🧅 Subject: onion

16/05/2026

Chironomidae
10x - outdoor photo

12/05/2026

09/05/2026

A tiny world of texture and detail — the Small Heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) resting quietly in perfect camouflage.
Fun fact: this species often keeps its wings closed at rest, showing only the muted underside that helps it disappear among dry grass and stems.
Shot with OM-1 Mark II + M.Zuiko 90mm Macro + 10x Mitutoyo

08/05/2026

A Brimstone butterfly resting like a living leaf.
Its wing shape and subtle green-yellow color help it disappear perfectly among vegetation. Fun fact: this species can survive the winter as an adult butterfly, making it one of the first butterflies to appear in spring.

Shot with OM-1 Mark II + M.Zuiko 90mm Macro, Mitutoyo 10x / 20x.

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