Antique Framed Print : Hornet Mimic Hoverfly - on garden flower - Essex - UK IN000972
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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly - on garden flower - Essex - UK IN000972
COS-4177
Hornet Mimic Hoverfly - on garden flower
Essex - UK
Volucella zonaria
Bill Coster
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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 Master of Disguise - The Hornet Mimic Hoverfly Takes Floral Fashion to New Heights!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by the talented Bill Coster, we are transported to a picturesque garden in Essex, UK. Amidst a sea of vibrant flowers, our attention is immediately drawn to the star of the show - COS-4177, also known as the Hornet Mimic Hoverfly. With its striking black and yellow stripes resembling that of a fearsome hornet, this clever insect has mastered the art of deception. But don't be fooled! This little critter is harmless and plays an essential role in pollination. Hovering gracefully above a delicate flower, COS-4177 indulges in nature's sweetest offerings - nectar and pollen. Its single-minded focus on feeding ensures that these precious resources are efficiently transferred from one bloom to another, aiding in plant reproduction. As we marvel at this incredible creature's ability to mimic danger while peacefully sipping on floral delights, it reminds us that appearances can indeed be deceiving. Nature never ceases to amaze with its endless wonders! So next time you spot an innocent-looking hoverfly buzzing around your garden or local park, take a closer look – it might just be our very own fashion-forward hero disguised as something more sinister. Embrace their presence and appreciate their vital contribution towards maintaining our beautiful ecosystem!
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