Poster Print : An adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, laying eggs, ovipositing in larval scales of cabbage whitefly
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An adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, laying eggs, ovipositing in larval scales of cabbage whitefly
An adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, laying eggs, ovipositing in larval scales of cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9689165
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Aleyrodes Aleyrodidae Biological Brassica Cabbage Commercial Control Eggs Garden Hemiptera Homoptera Horticulture Hymenoptera Insecta Larva Larvae Larval Laying Lays Leaf Natural Ovipositing Parasite Parasitoid Pest Photomicrograph Proletella Scale Scales Tricolor Vegetable Wasp Whitefly
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the intricate beauty of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating image of an adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, in action. Witness the remarkable process of oviposition as the wasp lays its eggs in the larval scales of a cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella. This stunning photograph by FLPA/Nigel Cattlin from FLPA Images brings the delicate balance of the ecosystem to life. Add this mesmerizing poster print to your home or office to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world.
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.
Nature's Tiny Warriors - Encarsia tricolor - The Egg-laying Superhero of the Cabbage Whitefly World!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a fascinating battle for control in the miniature world of horticulture. Meet Encarsia tricolor, the adult parasitoid wasp with an extraordinary mission - to lay her eggs and combat the notorious cabbage whitefly! With precision and determination, our tiny hero delicately oviposits her eggs into the larval scales of these pesky insects. It's like watching a thrilling action movie unfold on a microscopic scale! As she strategically targets each vulnerable whitefly larvae, Encarsia ensures that future generations will be under her watchful eye. This photomicrograph captures not only the incredible biology behind this natural pest control but also highlights the beauty within nature's intricate web. The vibrant green hues of the plant leaf provide an enchanting backdrop for this epic struggle between predator and prey. Encarsia tricolor belongs to a noble lineage known as hymenoptera, which includes bees and ants. These unsung heroes play a crucial role in maintaining balance in our gardens by preying on harmful pests like cabbage whiteflies. So next time you spot those tiny insect scales on your beloved brassica plants or vegetables, remember that there is an army of parasitoid wasps working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to protect your garden from these unwanted guests. Let us celebrate their remarkable efforts and marvel at their secret lives hidden within
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