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Poster Print : Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009
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Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009
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Media ID 15371181
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Christian Ziegler Copulation Diptera Flies Greece Insects Invertebrates Male Female Pair Predation Robber Flies
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the captivating world of nature with our stunning poster print featuring Robber flies (Asilidae) in action. This mesmerizing image, captured by Wild Wonders of Europe / Ziegler from Nature Picture Library in The Peloponnese, Greece, during May 2009, showcases the intriguing mating ritual of these insects, with one fly in the midst of prey capture. Add this vibrant and intriguing poster print to your space and bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office.
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 39.6cm 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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Love is in the Air. . . and on the Menu! Robber flies (Asilidae) show us how to spice up their romance with a twist of predation. In this print captured by Christian Ziegler, we witness an extraordinary moment of passion and survival in The Peloponnese, Greece. These daring dipteran lovers have taken their courtship game to new heights as they engage in a mid-air copulation dance. But wait, there's more! One of them has managed to snag a delicious insect prey for dinner while keeping the flames of love burning strong. It's like watching an exhilarating WWE match where these agile insects showcase their acrobatic skills while simultaneously satisfying their hunger. Talk about multitasking! The picturesque backdrop of Greece adds an enchanting touch to this vertical display of affection and predation. Who knew that such tiny creatures could create such drama? So next time you're feeling adventurous, take inspiration from these robber flies - embrace your wild side, find love in unexpected places, and never forget to enjoy a good meal together!
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