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Poster Print : Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta), flowers smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators
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Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta), flowers smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6544947
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
Attract Attracting Attracts Blow Flies Blow Fly Blowflies Blowfly Eggs Flies Laid Laying Lays Meat Pollinator Pollinators Rotten Smell Smells Smelly Succulent Succulents Attracted Blooms Carrion Flower Flesh Fly Fleshfly Odour Odours Stapelia Hirsuta Stink Stinking
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside the Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta). This stunning image captured by FLPA/Emanuele Biggi showcases the intricate relationship between these two species. The Carrion Flower, which smells like rotten meat, attracts the Flesh Fly for pollination. Add this captivating print to your home or office, and let the conversation-starting visuals inspire wonder and appreciation for the natural world around us.
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.
Love at First Stink - A Match Made in Nature's Rotting Paradise!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a truly bizarre love affair between two unlikely partners - the Flesh Fly and the Carrion Flower. As if straight out of a twisted romance novel, these two embrace their peculiarities to create an unforgettable bond. The female Flesh Fly, with her elegant wings and delicate features, fearlessly lays her eggs inside the putrid petals of the Carrion Flower. Why? Well, it turns out that these flowers have a secret weapon up their sleeves - they emit an aroma so foul that it mimics rotting meat! This pungent perfume acts as nature's ultimate aphrodisiac for pollinators like our brave little fly friend. As she gracefully deposits her precious cargo within each flower, you can almost imagine her whispering sweet nothings about decaying flesh. Meanwhile, the Carrion Flower proudly displays its vibrant blooms as if saying "Come hither!" to all those who dare venture near. It may seem strange to us humans, but in the wild world of insects and plants, this is just another day in paradise. So next time you catch a whiff of something unpleasant while exploring European wildlife or stumble upon some stinky flowers – remember that true love knows no boundaries…or odors!
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