Antique Framed Print : Comma Butterfly caterpillar feeding on nettle. UK
Framed Photos from Ardea
Comma Butterfly caterpillar feeding on nettle. UK
DOW-249
Comma Butterfly caterpillar feeding on nettle.
UK
Polygonia c-album
Steve Downer
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Butterflies Butterfly Caterpillar Caterpillars Comma Commas Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Nettle Nettles
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Hungry Artist - The Comma Caterpillar Devours its Leafy Canvas!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot by Steve Downer, we witness the incredible appetite of a young Comma Butterfly caterpillar as it indulges in a sumptuous feast on a bed of nettles. With an insatiable hunger and an artistic flair for leaf munching, this little larva transforms itself into a living masterpiece. As the vibrant green caterpillar delicately nibbles away at the nettle leaves, it seems to be crafting its own abstract artwork. Each bite reveals intricate patterns resembling commas - nature's punctuation marks adorning its verdant canvas. It is as if this tiny creature has taken up residence in an art studio, using nettles as both sustenance and inspiration. This enchanting scene reminds us that even the smallest creatures can create beauty in unexpected places. As we marvel at the delicate balance between predator and prey, we are reminded of nature's remarkable ability to adapt and survive. So next time you stumble upon a humble nettle patch, take a moment to appreciate these unsung heroes of wildlife photography like Steve Downer who capture such extraordinary moments. And remember, while some may see mere weeds or pests, others recognize them as vital stages in the life cycle of magnificent butterflies – proof that true beauty can emerge from even the prickliest situations!
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