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Metal Print : Picture No. 10982735
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Picture No. 10982735
Periodical Cicada - (This species spends 17 years developing underground as a nymph - feeding on sap from tree roots - for a brief period in the late spring of the 17th year - the nymphs of the entire brood emerge around sunset - climb up tree trunks - and transform into winged adults) Hamden - Connecticut - June - USA (Magicicada septendecim) Date
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Cicada Cicadas Leaf Periodical
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting world of Ardea Wildlife to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring Picture No. 10982735, this stunning image captures the magic of the Periodical Cicada. Spend 17 years underground as a nymph, and for a brief period in the late spring of the 17th year, these fascinating creatures emerge to feed on sap from tree roots and breed. Our high-quality metal prints are vibrant, long-lasting, and sure to make a statement. Add this captivating image to your collection and enjoy the beauty of nature every day.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Seventeen Years in the Making: The Epic Transformation of a Periodical Cicada!". In this photo print, we witness nature's incredible time-lapse masterpiece unfold. Meet our star, the Periodical Cicada, who spends a whopping 17 years underground as a nymph! Talk about patience! Feasting on sap from tree roots like little sap-sucking superheroes, these nymphs bide their time until that magical late spring of their 17th year. As if following some secret cicada code, they emerge en masse around sunset to take center stage. With determination and grace, these nymphs climb up tree trunks like tiny mountaineers on a mission. And just when you think it couldn't get any more astonishing - voila! They transform into magnificent winged adults right before your eyes! Our protagonist hails from Hamden, Connecticut - the birthplace of this awe-inspiring spectacle. June is their month to shine in all their glory across the USA. So here it is – an extraordinary snapshot capturing one lone cicada perched delicately on a leaf. A testament to resilience and survival against all odds. Let this image serve as a reminder that even in the insect world, magic happens every now and then. Marvel at nature's wonders with this mesmerizing photograph by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment – because sometimes reality truly surpasses fiction!
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