Poster Print : Emerald Cockroach Wasp/ Jewel Wasp: a parasitoid wasp that lays its eggs into the nerve ganglia of living cockroaches. Tropical Africa, India, introduced to Hawaii for biological control
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp/ Jewel Wasp: a parasitoid wasp that lays its eggs into the nerve ganglia of living cockroaches. Tropical Africa, India, introduced to Hawaii for biological control
PM-10262
Emerald Cockroach Wasp / Jewel Wasp: a parasitoid wasp that lays its eggs into the nerve ganglia of living cockroaches
Tropical Africa, India, introduced to Hawaii for biological control
Ampulex compressa
Pat Morris
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Parasite Parasites Wasp Wasps Biological Control
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of the Emerald Cockroach Wasp or Jewel Wasp (PM-10262) with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. Captured by renowned wildlife photographer P. Morris, this image showcases the beauty and intrigue of this parasitoid wasp found in Tropical Africa and India. Known for its unique reproductive behavior, the Emerald Cockroach Wasp lays its eggs into living cockroaches, using them as a host for its larvae. Introduced to Hawaii for biological control, this wasp is a natural wonder and an essential addition to any nature lover's collection. Bring the enchanting world of Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment into your home or office with this captivating poster print.
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 37.2cm (23.4" x 14.6")
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 Ultimate Jewel Heist - The Emerald Cockroach Wasp Strikes Again!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by P. Morris, we witness the incredible power play between two unlikely adversaries - the notorious Emerald Cockroach Wasp and its unsuspecting victim, a cockroach. Hailing from the lush landscapes of Tropical Africa and India, this jewel wasp has made quite an entrance in Hawaii for one specific purpose: biological control. With its shimmering emerald exoskeleton gleaming under the tropical sun, this tiny insect harbors a dark secret. It is a parasitoid wasp that cunningly lays its eggs into the nerve ganglia of living cockroaches! Talk about nature's own version of "Mission Impossible"! As we gaze at this fascinating print, it's hard not to marvel at Mother Nature's intricate web of life. The wasp may be small in size but possesses an ingenious strategy to ensure survival for its offspring. By hijacking these unfortunate roaches' nervous systems as unwilling hosts, it secures a safe haven for future generations. While some might find this scene unsettling or even creepy, there is no denying the sheer brilliance behind such evolutionary adaptations. So let us raise our magnifying glasses to P. Morris for capturing this extraordinary moment where parasites become wildlife stars – reminding us that even in the world of insects, beauty can emerge from unexpected places!
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