Glass Frame : Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
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Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9671859
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
Bite Bites Biting Bitten Blood Bugs Drink Drinking Drinks Heteroptera Host Hosts Human Humans Italian Italy Parasite Parasites Parasitic People Person Skin Southern Europe Suck Sucking Bed Bug Bed Bugs Bedbug Bedbugs Bloodsucker Bloodsuckers Bloodsucking Cimicidae Eats Feeds Sucks
7"x5" Glass Mount
Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.
Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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.
Bloodsucking Bedbugs - The Italian Summer's Uninvited Guests!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a truly bizarre scene straight out of a horror movie. Meet the notorious Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, indulging in its favorite pastime - sucking blood from human skin! This European host nature shot takes us to sunny Italy in July, where even these tiny insects can't resist the irresistible allure of Italian cuisine. But instead of pasta or gelato, they have their eyes set on something more. . . hematophagous! These pesky parasites are experts at finding their next meal and unfortunately for us humans, our warm-blooded bodies make for an ideal feast. As summer temperatures rise across Southern Europe, bed bugs come out to play and satisfy their insatiable appetite. With stealth-like precision, these sneaky creatures sink their mouthparts into unsuspecting victims' skin and start feasting away. It's not exactly the kind of dining experience we'd sign up for! While it may seem like a nightmare scenario for some people, let's appreciate the incredible diversity found within our natural world – even if that includes bloodsucking bedbugs crashing our summer fun. So next time you're enjoying your vacation in Italy, keep an eye out for these uninvited guests who just can't resist sinking their teeth into some Mediterranean delicacies!
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