Antique Framed Print : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, beside burrow entrance, South Asia
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, beside burrow entrance, South Asia
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, beside burrow entrance, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9673011
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
Ampulicidae Burrow Burrows Entomophagous Entrance Entrances Jewel Wasp Parasite Parasites Parasitic Solitary Wasp Wasps
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 Jewel Thief - Meet the Emerald Cockroach Wasp, South Asia's Intricate Architect and Cunning Parasite!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we are introduced to the mesmerizing world of the Emerald Cockroach Wasp. This adult female wasp stands proudly beside her burrow entrance in a tropical paradise found across South Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands. With its vibrant emerald green exoskeleton shimmering under the sun, this jewel-like insect is not just a pretty face. Known for its solitary nature and remarkable intelligence, it has mastered the art of survival through parasitic behavior. The wasp skillfully infiltrates cockroach burrows to lay eggs on unsuspecting victims. As we gaze at this fascinating creature frozen in time, one can't help but marvel at its intricate architecture skills. These tiny architects create meticulously crafted burrows that serve as both nurseries for their young and traps for their prey. The photograph offers us a glimpse into an entomological wonderland where beauty meets cunning strategy. It reminds us that even within the smallest corners of our planet, incredible stories unfold every day – tales of survival, adaptation, and natural wonders that continue to captivate our imagination. So next time you stumble upon an emerald-hued gem fluttering near your garden or hiking trail - remember - behind that delicate facade lies a mastermind thief with a story worth telling!
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