Moth Proboscis (by The University of Queensland) This is a moth proboscis, used to suck up nectar and other liquids. The green structures are called sensilla and are the moth’s taste buds. Visualised using scanning electron microscopy by Darren Brown, University of Queensland. (via heythereuniverse:)
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Moth Proboscis (by The University of Queensland)

This is a moth proboscis, used to suck up nectar and other liquids. The green structures are called sensilla and are the moth’s taste buds.

Visualised using scanning electron microscopy by Darren Brown, University of Queensland.

(via heythereuniverse:)

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