Antique Framed Print : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, leading American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, leading American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, leading American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) zombie by antenna to burrow, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9672987
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
American Ampulicidae Antenna Antennae Burrow Burrows Cockroach Cockroaches Egg Host Entomophagous Feeler Feelers Host Hosts Jewel Wasp Lead Leading Leads Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitising Parasitized Parasitizing Parastised Periplaneta Americana Pull Pulling Pulls Solitary Species Stung Unusual Victim Victims Wasp Wasps Weird Zombie Zombies Zombification Zombified Modified
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 Unusual Duo - The Wasp Whisperer and Her Zombie Cockroach Sidekick!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness an extraordinary partnership between two unlikely creatures. Meet the Emerald Cockroach Wasp, a fearless female with a mission to zombify her unsuspecting companion – the American Cockroach. With her jewel-like emerald body shimmering in the sunlight, our leading lady showcases her exceptional skills as she delicately guides her victim by its antenna towards their underground burrow. In South Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands (under controlled conditions), this bizarre behavior unfolds like a scene from a sci-fi movie! The wasp's modified stinger injects just the right amount of venom into the cockroach's nervous system, rendering it completely submissive. As if under some eerie spell, the once-independent roach becomes an obedient follower to its parasitic master. This peculiar phenomenon has fascinated scientists for years. It seems that nature has crafted these intricate relationships where parasites manipulate their hosts' behaviors for survival purposes. While it may seem strange or even creepy to us humans, this entomological spectacle reminds us of nature's endless wonders and surprises. So next time you spot an insect duo on your outdoor adventures, take a moment to appreciate how even in the smallest corners of our world, there is always room for unconventional friendships and mind-boggling collaborations!
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