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Stinging nettle aphid, Microlophium carnosum, winged alate on a stinging nettle leaf
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Stinging nettle aphid, Microlophium carnosum, winged alate on a stinging nettle leaf
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9689153
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Aphid Aphididae Aphids Control Dioica Feed Hemiptera Homoptera Insecta Natural Nettle Pest Photomicrograph Reservoir Stinging Urtica Winged
Nature's Tiny Daredevil - The Winged Alate Taking a Leap of Faith on a Stinging Nettle Leaf!
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. In this photo print, we witness an adrenaline-fueled moment as the stinging nettle aphid, Microlophium carnosum, fearlessly takes flight. With its delicate wings spread wide, this tiny daredevil defies gravity and lands gracefully on a stinging nettle leaf. These winged alates play a crucial role in the intricate dance of nature. Acting as natural insect reservoirs and pest predators, they help maintain balance in the ecosystem by controlling populations of their favorite food source - the notorious urtica dioica or stinging nettle. As members of the insecta hemiptera aphid homoptera family, these predators are always on high alert for their next meal. They skillfully navigate through dense foliage to locate unsuspecting prey – other insects known as aphids belonging to the aphididae family. Captured through FLPA/Nigel Cattlin's lens with incredible detail, this photomicrograph showcases not only the beauty but also the complexity of our natural world. It reminds us that even within minuscule dimensions lies a universe teeming with life and interdependent relationships. So let us marvel at this astonishing sight; an elegant predator perched upon its chosen battleground – ready to embark on another thrilling adventure in pursuit of sustenance. Nature truly knows how to surprise us with its wonders!
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