# niw2020 insect

A: These are the mouthparts of a female Highland midge, (Culicoides impunctatus). The ‘teeth’ at the end of her proboscis help to cut through skin and make Scottish summers unforgettable!

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2020-06-26

Can you guess what insect this is from the close up?

Clue: The feeling of this will be more familiar than this extreme close up...

Answers revealed at 5

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2020-06-25