Premium Framed Print : Adult Rosemary Beetle on Rosemary leaf Pest of Rosemary and Lavender plants Recent introduction to UK Location: London garden First recorded from the UK in 1963
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Adult Rosemary Beetle on Rosemary leaf Pest of Rosemary and Lavender plants Recent introduction to UK Location: London garden First recorded from the UK in 1963
SPH-3327
Adult Rosemary BEETLE - on Rosemary leaf.
Location: London garden, UK
Chrysolina americana
Pest of Rosemary, Lavender and Thyme plants. Recent introduction to UK from southern Europe. First recorded from the UK in 1963, when a number of individuals were found in a house in Cheshire. The next record was from the RHS Garden at Wisley in 1994, when a few beetles were found on potted rosemary plants. Since then, the species has been recorded on lavender plants and rosemary bushes throughout the south of England. The beetle overwinters as an adult and aestivates during the hottest part of the summer.
Steve Hopkin
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
Meet the Rosemary Rebel - London's Newest Garden Intruder!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we catch a mischievous Adult Rosemary Beetle red-handed as it delicately perches on a vibrant rosemary leaf. This notorious pest has become quite the troublemaker for rosemary and lavender plants across the United Kingdom since its recent introduction. Originating from Europe, this audacious beetle made its debut in the UK back in 1963 when a group of them were discovered causing havoc in a Cheshire home. Fast forward to 1994, and they were spotted wreaking havoc once again at RHS Garden at Wisley, munching away on potted rosemary plants. With their shiny exterior and segmented bodies, these invaders have quickly spread throughout southern England, targeting unsuspecting lavender plants and rosemary bushes. They even have unique survival tactics - overwintering as adults and taking summer siestas during scorching temperatures! But fear not! Thanks to wildlife enthusiast Steve Hopkin's incredible photography skills, we can now marvel at the beauty of this alien species without worrying about commercial use (not that anyone would want to!). So sit back, relax with your favorite herb-infused tea or dish, and enjoy this close-up encounter with our very own garden rebel - SPH-3327!
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