Antique Framed Print : Common Hoverfly - on knapweed flower, Dorset
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Common Hoverfly - on knapweed flower, Dorset
ROG-14091
Common Hoverfly - on knapweed flower
Dorset. UK
Episyrphus balteatus
Bob Gibbons
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
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Media ID 5290483
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Diptera Flies Hoverflies Hoverfly Inescts Invertebrate Knapweed Knapweeds Nectar Syrphidae West Country With Flowers Episyrphus Balteatus Syrphid
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 24.8cm (14.6" x 9.8")
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.
Buzzing with Joy - A Hoverfly's Floral Paradise in Dorset!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by the talented Bob Gibbons, we are transported to a whimsical world where nature's tiny wonders take center stage. Behold the enchanting sight of a Common Hoverfly gracefully perched upon a vibrant knapweed flower, as if savoring its delectable nectar. With its delicate wings shimmering in the sunlight, this diptera superstar belongs to the Syrphidae family and goes by the name Episyrphus balteatus. Known for their striking black and yellow stripes, these hoverflies are true masters of disguise – often mistaken for bees or wasps! As our little protagonist indulges in this floral feast, it reminds us that even amidst life's hustle and bustle, there is always time to appreciate nature's simple pleasures. The West Country countryside provides an idyllic backdrop for this delightful encounter between insect and flora. This extraordinary photograph not only captures the beauty of wildlife but also serves as a gentle reminder of how interconnected our ecosystem truly is. These incredible creatures play a vital role in pollination, ensuring that flowers like these knapweeds continue to bloom year after year. So let your imagination take flight alongside this mesmerizing hoverfly! Allow yourself to be whisked away into an enthralling world where insects dance among flowers - reminding us all that sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring us the greatest joy.
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