Fine Art Print : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, inside body of American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, inside body of American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, inside body of American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9673071
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
American Ampulicidae Cockroach Cockroaches Egg Host Entomophagous Host Hosts Inside Jewel Wasp Larva Larvae Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitising Parasitized Parasitizing Parastised Periplaneta Americana Solitary Stung Victim Victims Wasp Wasps Zombie Zombies Zombification Zombified Eats Feeds Internal
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 Ultimate Dinner Party - A Parasitic Delicacy Served Inside a Cockroach!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness the bizarre and fascinating world of nature's dining habits. Meet the Emerald Cockroach Wasp larva, a tiny but mighty creature that has found an unconventional way to satisfy its hunger. With South Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands as its playground, this cunning wasp employs controlled conditions to carry out its devious plan. It targets none other than the American Cockroach – a host unsuspecting of the impending feast about to unfold within its very body. As if straight out of a sci-fi movie, the Emerald Cockroach Wasp larva takes up residence inside its unfortunate victim. With solitary behavior and precise instincts, it navigates through the internal chambers of the cockroach like an adventurous explorer in search of treasure. But here's where things get truly mind-boggling! The wasp larvae have mastered their parasitic skills so well that they can manipulate their host into becoming a zombie-like state. As if under some eerie spell, the zombified cockroach becomes submissive and willingly provides sustenance for these voracious invaders. It's not just another meal; it's an entomophagous spectacle! Witnessing this jewel wasp paralyze and feed on its helpless prey is both awe-inspiring and slightly spine-chilling. Mother Nature never ceases to amaze us with her intricate web of survival tactics! So next time you encounter a cock
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