A close-up of the head of a crambid moth larvae (the cross-striped cabbageworm) shows the stemmata, or simple eyes, that allow the insect to perceive light. Austin, Texas, USA.
A cross-striped cabbageworm feeds on a garden brocolli leaf. Austin, Texas, USA.
A nightshade leaf beetle feeds on tomato leaves. The bright colors presumably advertise the insect's toxicity. Austin, Texas, USA.