Insects are pretty divisive in people, they either elicit interest or shudders of dislike. But these beautifully arranged flower insects by Raku Inoue are too pretty not to enjoy. Based in Montreal, Inoue carefully leaves, blooms and petals to create beetles, dragonflies, butterflies and more. The accuracy of the forms are impressive, especially considering the delicate materials that make up the creature. Really beautiful stuff, via Colossal:

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