Insects might be small, but they make up 80% of the worlds species.
Saitoh captures the diversity of insects through his incredible craft.
The results look like real insect wings that shimmer in the light.
Instead, Saitoh allows the human eye to fill in the gaps where details might be missing.
Check out Saitohs incredible bamboo insects below and find more from his collection on hiswebsite.
Japanese artist Noriyuki Saitoh sculpts incredibly detailed bamboo insects that look like real creepy crawlies.
Each detailed bug is meticulously crafted on a 1:1 scale.
Watch how the artist makes one of his incredible bamboo bugs.
