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Your pictures on the theme of 'insects'

News imagePaul Granahan InsectPaul Granahan
Paul Granahan: "While on holiday on Corfu, I went to a pond, hoping to photograph kingfishers, but ended up shooting insects, which were much more abundant."
News imageDave Stewar Moth on a flowerDave Stewar
Dave Stewart: "I don't actually know what the insect is. I'm assuming it's a moth. But it is beautiful - just hanging around until the Sun warms up his wings."
News imageJustin Green Insects in a webJustin Green
Justin Green: "Dead insects caught in a spider's web, Toronto, Ontario, Canada."
News imageRichard Hughes LadybirdRichard Hughes
Richard Hughes: "I never would have known what a ladybird actually looked like below its beautiful outer shell, so lucky to catch this photo as it flew away."
News imageNick Briggs BeetlesNick Briggs
Nick V Briggs took this picture while walking in the hills of Fortnalux in Mallorca.
News imageSunil Pareek Metallic insectSunil Pareek
Sunil Pareek: "This insect is wearing a nice looking metallic shield, though I can't recognise it, but [it is a] beautiful one."
News imageIan Salisbury Dung beetles in Zambia's South Luangwa National ParkIan Salisbury
Ian Salisbury: "Dung beetles are incredibly strong insects and can roll balls of animal dung many times their own weight. They are a common sight in Africa during wet weather as they collect dung for food or as brooding balls."
News imageMatthew Jeanes InsectMatthew Jeanes
Matthew Jeanes : "A very chilled locust that landed on the balcony of our home in Phnom Penh and allowed me time to go and find my camera and fit the right lens for a close-up photo."
News imageSally Warden Beetle on a flowerSally Warden
Sally Warden: "When taking photos of flowers in my garden, I often come across a wide variety of insects. I was drawn to a flowering shrub by the large number of bees buzzing around. However, I spotted this beautiful bright iridescent beetle amidst all the activity."
News imageMartin ButterflyMartin
And finally, Martin took this pictures while working from home. The next theme is "at home" and the deadline for entries is 15 April 2020. Send pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or follow the link to "Upload your pictures here" below. Further details and terms can be found by following the link to "We set the theme, you take the pictures," at the bottom of the page.