Antique Framed Print : Dusky birch sawfly, Craesus latitarsus, larvae on the leaves on a young silver birch tree, Betula pendula, Berkshire
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Dusky birch sawfly, Craesus latitarsus, larvae on the leaves on a young silver birch tree, Betula pendula, Berkshire
Dusky birch sawfly, Craesus latitarsus, larvae on the leaves on a young silver birch tree, Betula pendula, Berkshire, September
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10594768
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Back Betula Birch Caterpillars Curled Damage Defensive Hymenoptera Insecta Larva Larvae Leaf Leaves Position Sawfly September Silver Craesus Dusky Pendula
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 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Leafy Conundrum - Dusky Birch Sawfly Larvae Strike a Pose on Silver Birch Tree in Berkshire!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Nigel Cattlin, we witness an enchanting scene straight out of a miniature fantasy world. A young silver birch tree stands tall and proud, adorned with its vibrant green leaves. However, upon closer inspection, mischief is afoot! Clinging onto the delicate foliage are the mischievous larvae of the Dusky Birch Sawfly. These tiny caterpillars, scientifically known as Craesus latitarsus, have adopted an ingenious defensive position that would make any yoga master envious. With their bodies adorably curled back against the leaf surface, they seem to be striking playful poses or perhaps practicing some secret insect martial art! But don't let their innocent appearance fool you; these little critters can cause quite a stir among birch enthusiasts. As members of the Hymenoptera family (insects related to bees and wasps), they possess sharp mandibles capable of nibbling away at precious birch leaves. Yet amidst all this apparent chaos lies nature's intricate beauty – an interplay between predator and prey that keeps our ecosystems thriving. So next time you stumble upon such a peculiar sight in your own backyard or wander through Berkshire's picturesque landscapes in September, take a moment to appreciate these fascinating creatures who remind us that even small beings can leave big impressions on our hearts!
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