Antique Framed Print : Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus investigator) two adults, feeding on Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) corpse, Powys, Wales
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Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus investigator) two adults, feeding on Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) corpse, Powys, Wales
Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus investigator) two adults, feeding on Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) corpse, Powys, Wales, July
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9671601
© FLPA/Richard Becker
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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 Cleanup Crew - Burying Beetles Enjoy a Gourmet Meal in the Welsh Countryside!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA/Richard Becker, we witness an extraordinary sight unfolding in Powys, Wales. Two adult Burying Beetles (Nicrophorus investigator) are caught red-handed, or rather red-pincered, as they feast upon a Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) corpse. Talk about fine dining! These remarkable beetles belong to the Silphidae family and are renowned scavengers of the insect world. With their banded sexton appearance and insatiable appetite for carrion, these creatures play a vital role in nature's cleanup crew. As summer envelops the temperate lands of Europe, including Cymru (Welsh for Wales), it seems that even insects appreciate a good meal under the sun. The vibrant green surroundings provide an idyllic backdrop to this macabre yet fascinating scene. While death may seem grim to some, it is essential for sustaining life in our ecosystem. These resourceful beetles remind us that every organism has its purpose – even when it comes to devouring carcasses! Their diligent efforts ensure that no remains go to waste while maintaining balance within our British wildlife. So next time you stumble upon one of these incredible insects during your outdoor adventures, remember to give them a round of applause for their invaluable service as nature's very own sanitation engineers!
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