Antique Framed Print : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host
Framed Photos from FLPA
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9673041
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
American Ampulicidae Cockroach Cockroaches Deposited Egg Host Eggs Entomophagous Host Hosts Jewel Wasp Laid Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitising Parasitized Parasitizing Parastised Periplaneta Americana Solitary Stung Victim Victims Wasp Wasps Zombie Zombies Zombification Zombified
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 Sneaky Surprise - When the Emerald Cockroach Wasp Plays Hide and Seek with an American Cockroach!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a thrilling moment straight out of a sci-fi movie! The mischievous Emerald Cockroach Wasp has just pulled off its ultimate trickery by depositing its precious egg on an unsuspecting American Cockroach. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! Hailing from South Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands (under controlled conditions), this jewel-like wasp displays solitary behavior as it executes its diabolical plan. With precision and stealth, it stings its cockroach victim, turning it into a real-life zombie! Yes, you heard that right - a zombie cockroach! As if that wasn't mind-boggling enough, the wasp then lays its eggs inside the immobilized roach. It's like witnessing nature's very own horror story unfold before our eyes! These parasitic creatures have mastered the art of manipulating their hosts for their own survival. With vibrant colors contrasting against each other in this photograph captured by FLPA/Emanuele Biggi, we are reminded once again of Mother Nature's incredible diversity. From tropical arthropods to zombified victims, every corner of our planet holds fascinating secrets waiting to be discovered. So next time you come across an innocent-looking insect duo like this one in your backyard or during your travels through exotic lands – beware! You might just stumble upon another astonishing chapter in
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