Glass Frame : Kite-tailed Robberfly (Machimus atricapillus) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent
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Kite-tailed Robberfly (Machimus atricapillus) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent
Kite-tailed Robberfly (Machimus atricapillus) adult, resting on leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 7483341
© FLPA/Dave Pressland
Borough Bromley Down Downe Bank Downland Downlands Downs Flies Greater London Kent North Downs Outer London Robber Flies Robber Fly Asilidae Reserves
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.
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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.
Fly High, Robberfly! A Majestic Thief Takes a Break in Kent's Nature Reserve
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Dave Pressland, we witness the enchanting beauty of nature at Downe Bank Nature Reserve. Perched delicately on a vibrant leaf, our star of the show is none other than the Kite-tailed Robberfly (Machimus atricapillus) adult. With its striking appearance and impressive wingspan, this cunning insect seems to have taken a momentary pause from its daring escapades. Known for their predatory skills and lightning-fast reflexes, these robberflies are like skilled thieves in the wild kingdom. As summer breezes gently rustle through the North Downs of Kent, England, this fearless creature showcases its prowess as an apex predator. Its intricate black-and-yellow patterned body hints at both elegance and danger—a true marvel of evolution. The Downe Bank Nature Reserve provides an idyllic backdrop for such extraordinary encounters with British wildlife. Nestled within Greater London's Bromley borough but seemingly worlds away from city life, it offers sanctuary to countless species that call these temperate lands home. So let us celebrate this remarkable photograph that reminds us how even in bustling urban areas like outer London, pockets of untouched wilderness exist. Join us in appreciating the wonders of nature as we admire this mesmerizing kite-tailed robberfly—truly a jewel among insects!
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