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Poster Print : Verroa Mite SPH 2204 Attached to thorax of honey Bee drone. Verroa / Apis mellifera © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
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Verroa Mite SPH 2204 Attached to thorax of honey Bee drone. Verroa / Apis mellifera © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2204
Verroa (Varroa) Mite
Attached to thorax of Honeybee drone
Verroa / Apis mellifera
Verroa mite is major cause in the decline in of honey production in UK bee keeping, as mite kills the bee
Steve Hopkin
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the intricacies of nature with our captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse range by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. This striking image, SPH-2204, showcases the destructive impact of the Varroa mite (Verroa apis) on honey bees (Apis mellifera). Witness the parasitic mite attached to a drone bee's thorax, a sight that underscores the importance of understanding the threats facing our precious pollinators. With renowned photographer Steve Hopkin's expertise captured through ARDEA LONDON, this poster is not just a beautiful addition to your wall but a reminder of the vital role we play in protecting our bees and their honey production. Enhance your space with this thought-provoking and educational piece.
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 40.2cm (23.4" x 15.8")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a fascinating moment in the secret lives of bees. The Verroa (Varroa) Mite, a notorious parasite known for wreaking havoc on honeybee colonies, is caught red-handed clinging onto the thorax of a male honey bee drone. It's like witnessing an insect version of Mission Impossible! With its microscopic size and intricate details, this print by Steve Hopkin from ARDEA LONDON brings us face to face with nature's tiny troublemaker. The mite's presence serves as a reminder that even in the world of buzzing harmony, there are always unexpected challenges lurking around. The image showcases the delicate balance between predator and prey in our ecosystem. As these two species coexist within their European habitat, it sparks curiosity about how honeybees navigate their daily lives while combating such formidable foes. Beekeeping enthusiasts will surely be captivated by this up-close encounter with one of their greatest adversaries. And let's not forget to appreciate SPH-2204’s keen eye for capturing such an extraordinary moment! So next time you see a busy bee buzzing past your garden flowers, take a closer look – who knows what hidden dramas may unfold beneath those delicate wings!
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