In pictures: Robber flies win insect photo competition

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In pictures: Robber flies win insect photo competition
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The Breakfast team have been trying their hand at macro photography, after Shrewsbury man pbmacro won the Royal Entomological Society Insect Week competition. 📸 But which is your favourite? You can take a look at pbmacro's award winning image, here:

A photograph of a mating pair of golden-tabbed robber flies, entitled It Takes Two by Pete Burford from Shrewsbury, has been crowned overall winner of the Royal Entomological Society Insect Week competition.The annual amateur competition attracted more than 700 entries from 34 countries, with a total of 24 images receiving commendations this year.Gustav Parenmark, 16, from Sweden, won the under-18 category with a picture of a blue-tailed damselfly, entitled Fresh Out Of The Shower.

"Interest in insects, in all their fascinating glory, is increasing as we begin to better understand the role insects play in our lives, and the role humans must play in theirs."Image source,Organised by the Royal Entomological Society, Insect Week runs from 19 to 25 June and you can find out more details or

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