Gross Things Come in Small Packages

Using an advanced microscope, a scientist named Steve Gschmeissner was able to take close-up photos of these disgusting insects. First, behold the ugliness of the yellow dung fly (it eats dung!):

Next up is a bloodsucking parasite that would like to get to know you better: the human flea!

And finally, this horrible creature looks like a refugee from another, uglier planet. It’s a revolting…caterpillar? Huh!

 More photos here.