Insect or Alien? This Close-Up Look At Common Bugs Captures them in a Mesmerizing Lens

Flat-Faced Longhorn Beetle

The flat-faced longhorn beetle can be easily identified by its long banded antennae, short head, and banded legs. They can be found all around the world, but are most rampant in the tropics. They feed on logs of wood, lumber, and unseasoned, untreated trees. They can also grow up to an inch in size, which is quite fascinating if you compare it to the size of the image captured by Donald Jusa. 

While this beetle may appear quite scary in the image above, they are very helpful, playing an important role in the ecosystem by carrying nutrients back to the soil after breaking down decomposing trees. If you have rotting wood in your home, it may likely get infested by these insects.