examining insects
Ok, so this is an odd question to be posting to LJ, but I figure it's worth a shot. Long story short, I totally love the MATC program so far. I need to find more drawing references. Lately I've been drawing insect creatures. I tried checking out some books from the library but they didn't have the quality or detail of photos I was looking for.

So on an off chance that some of my science friends out there know more about this than I thought I would ask:

1.) What are some good books with high detail insect photos? I need to see things like mandibles!
2.) Do you know of any good web sites or archives with good high magnification of insects? Electron microscopsy (sp!) is interesting of things like fleas is ok too.
3.) From what I'm finding on the internet, it looks like a low power stereo microscope is best for an amateur like me who wants to examine insects. Where is a good place to buy either a new or used microscope ... online or in meatspace?