Canvas 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"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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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