Poster Print : European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) adult female, feeding on prey caught in web, Italy
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European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) adult female, feeding on prey caught in web, Italy
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6544269
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
Arachnid Arachnids Caught Cave Cavern Caverns Caves Italian Italy Kill Killed Killing Kills Orb Weaver Orb Weavers Orbweaver Orbweavers Prey Preying Preys Southern Europe Spider Spiders Subterranean Trap Trapped Trapping Traps Under Ground Underground Eats Feeds
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) 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 39.5cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Caught in the Act - Italian Spider Delights in Gourmet Meal!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a thrilling moment from the hidden depths of an Italian cavern. The European Cave Spider, a fierce and cunning predator, showcases its predatory prowess as it feasts on its latest catch. With razor-sharp instincts honed over centuries, this adult female has skillfully ensnared her prey within a meticulously crafted web. As darkness envelops the subterranean world, our eight-legged protagonist takes center stage. Its delicate yet formidable frame is illuminated by subtle beams of light filtering through the cave's crevices. In this eerie ambiance, our spider reveals itself as both hunter and artist – spinning intricate traps that effortlessly capture unsuspecting insects. With jaws poised to strike and venom coursing through its veins, this arachnid exemplifies nature's perfect killing machine. It expertly dispatches its trapped victim with precision and efficiency before indulging in a well-deserved feast fit for royalty. While many may shudder at the thought of encountering such creatures underground, let us marvel at their vital role in maintaining ecological balance beneath our feet. These fascinating orb-weavers are guardians of these mysterious realms; their insatiable appetite ensures that no insect goes unchecked. So next time you venture into Italy's enchanting caves, spare a thought for these awe-inspiring females who tirelessly patrol their subterranean kingdoms – forever reminding us that even in darkness lies extraordinary beauty and untamed wildness!
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