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Poster Print : Zig-zag Fruit Chafer, attracted to overripe grapes. Adult beetles feed on fruits, flowers, prickly pears and sap flows. Sometimes enter beehives. Very active diurnal or day-flying beetles. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Zig-zag Fruit Chafer, attracted to overripe grapes. Adult beetles feed on fruits, flowers, prickly pears and sap flows. Sometimes enter beehives. Very active diurnal or day-flying beetles. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4564
Zig-zag Fruit Chafer, attracted to overripe grapes
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Anisorrhina flavomaculata
Adult beetles feed on fruits, flowers, prickly pears and sap flows. Sometimes enter beehives. Very active diurnal or day-flying beetles.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Media ID 1310737
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Beetle Beetles Chafer Chafers Coleoptera Fruit Fruits Grape Grapes South Africa Cetoniinae Scarabaeidae Zig Zag
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of the Zig-zag Fruit Chafer with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse and Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. This captivating image, captured in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa by renowned wildlife photographer Alan Weaving, showcases the intricate details of Anisorrhina flavomaculata, also known as the Zig-zag Fruit Chafer. Known for their attraction to overripe grapes, these diurnal beetles feed on fruits, flowers, prickly pears, and sap flows. Sometimes, they even enter beehives. Add this unique and educational poster print to your home or office to bring the beauty of nature right into your space.
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 39.8cm (23.4" x 15.7")
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.
Zig-zag Fruit Chafer - The Life of a Grape Gourmet!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, ASW-4564 (aka the Zig-zag Fruit Chafer) takes center stage as it indulges in its favorite delicacy - overripe grapes! This charismatic beetle from Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa knows how to satisfy its taste buds. With an insatiable appetite for fruits, flowers, prickly pears, and even sap flows, these adult beetles are always on the lookout for their next meal. They're not afraid to venture into beehives either – talk about fearless foodies! As diurnal or day-flying insects, these chafers are constantly buzzing with energy. Their zig-zag flight patterns add a touch of whimsy to their already fascinating behavior. It's no wonder they've become local celebrities in the African wildlife scene! Alan Weaving has perfectly captured this single Zig-zag Fruit Chafer feasting on grapes with his lens. The vibrant colors and intricate details showcase the beauty of nature's tiny wonders. So next time you spot one of these delightful beetles in your garden or while exploring South Africa's wilderness, remember that they're just passionate food enthusiasts doing what they love best – enjoying life one grape at a time!
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