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Poster Print : Picture No. 10891423
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Picture No. 10891423
Flower Mantid - lying in ambush for insect prey on Crassula blossom, relying on camouflage (Harpagomantis tricolor / Crassul) Date
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Ambush Blossom Camouflage Mantid Tricolor Crassula Relying
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant and captivating world of Ardea Wildlife to your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This stunning image, Rights Managed from Ardea Wildlife (Picture No. 10891423), showcases the Flower Mantis (Harpagomantis tricolor) in its natural habitat, expertly camouflaged among Crassula blossoms as it lies in wait for its insect prey. Add this beautiful and intriguing poster to your collection and enjoy the mesmerizing details of nature up close.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
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 Master of Disguise - The Flower Mantid Strikes Again!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness the incredible stealth and cunning of the Flower Mantid as it lies in wait for its unsuspecting insect prey. With a keen eye for camouflage, this Harpagomantis tricolor expertly blends into the vibrant Crassula blossom, becoming one with nature itself. The Flower Mantid's choice of ambush location is nothing short of genius. Its delicate body perfectly mimics the petals surrounding it, making it virtually invisible to passing insects. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene, we can't help but marvel at Mother Nature's ingenuity. This photograph serves as a reminder that sometimes things are not what they seem at first glance. Just like the Flower Mantid relies on its camouflage to survive, there may be hidden treasures or surprises waiting for us if we take a closer look. So next time you find yourself strolling through nature's wonderland, keep your eyes peeled for these masters of disguise. You never know when you might stumble upon an enchanting world where flowers come alive and mantids reign supreme! Remember to appreciate the beauty and complexity that surrounds us every day – even in something as small as a tiny mantis lying in ambush on a blossoming flower!
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