Poster Print : Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
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Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9671859
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Bedbug with our captivating poster print from FLPA Images. This high-quality poster features an up-close image of a Cimex lectularius adult in action, captured by the skilled lens of Emanuele Biggi in Italy during July. Educate yourself about these nocturnal pests and their habits with this intriguing visual representation. Ideal for bedrooms, classrooms, or any space that invites curiosity and learning.
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.
Bloodsucking Bedbugs - The Italian Summer's Uninvited Guests!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a truly bizarre scene straight out of a horror movie. Meet the notorious Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, indulging in its favorite pastime - sucking blood from human skin! This European host nature shot takes us to sunny Italy in July, where even these tiny insects can't resist the irresistible allure of Italian cuisine. But instead of pasta or gelato, they have their eyes set on something more. . . hematophagous! These pesky parasites are experts at finding their next meal and unfortunately for us humans, our warm-blooded bodies make for an ideal feast. As summer temperatures rise across Southern Europe, bed bugs come out to play and satisfy their insatiable appetite. With stealth-like precision, these sneaky creatures sink their mouthparts into unsuspecting victims' skin and start feasting away. It's not exactly the kind of dining experience we'd sign up for! While it may seem like a nightmare scenario for some people, let's appreciate the incredible diversity found within our natural world – even if that includes bloodsucking bedbugs crashing our summer fun. So next time you're enjoying your vacation in Italy, keep an eye out for these uninvited guests who just can't resist sinking their teeth into some Mediterranean delicacies!
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