Scanning Light Microscope Vs. Scanning Electron Microscope

Bullet AntCompound Light Microscope:

Scanning Electron Microscope:

Pro: You can see the ant clearly. You can even see the small parts such as the eyes and its structure, the hairs, and its antennae, etc.

Con: The scanning microscope shows a more clearer image and it can zoom in more and show vivid details.

Cockroach:
Compound Light Microscope:

Scanning Electron Microscope:

Pro: You can see many minor and small details on both microscopes such as the hairs and structure.

Con: But with the compound light microscope you can see closer and have a more vivid detail on the image.

Fruit Fly

Compound Light Microscope:

Scanning Electron:

Pro:You can see the details on the fruit fly you can not see with your naked eye, you can see how the structure of the head and eyes.

Con:With the scanning electron you can see the fruit fly as well as the compound light, but you can still see details as of the whole head.

Honey Bee

Compound Light Microscope:

Scanning Electron Microscope:

Pro: Both microscopes you can see the honey bee’s antennas and the hairs on their faces.
Con: With the compound light microscope you can see a clearer and more vivid view of the bee’s body while with the scanning you can’t see as well.

Gecko's Feet

Compound Light Microscope:

Scanning Electron Microscope:

Pro: You can see the size of the fingers/ feet, and the structure of the fingers and how it looks.

Con: With the scanning electron you can see deeper and closer into the gecko’s feet while with compound light you can see the color and structure but not as close up as scanning.