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Hoverfly Larva Feeding on aphid, UK. Fam:Syrphidae
SPH-1542
Hoverfly Larvae - Feeding on aphid
UK
Diptera
Fam: Syrphidae
Steve Hopkin
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Aphid Aphids Flies Hoverflies Hoverfly Larvae
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 26.6cm (15.6" x 10.5")
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.
Nature's Hungry Little Warrior - SPH-1542, the Aphid Assassin!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by wildlife enthusiast Steve Hopkin, we witness a thrilling moment of the insect world. Meet SPH-1542, the hoverfly larva on a mission to save plants from pesky aphids in the United Kingdom. With its striking yellow and black stripes resembling a miniature bumblebee, this young hoverfly larvae is armed with an insatiable appetite for aphids. As it delicately perches on a leaf, SPH-1542 showcases its incredible feeding prowess. Its tiny mouthparts are locked onto an unsuspecting aphid victim – talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time! This little warrior devours its prey with gusto, leaving no chance for escape. Steve Hopkin's photograph perfectly captures nature's intricate balance as predator meets prey. The intense focus in SPH-1542's eyes reveals determination and hunger that belie its diminutive size. It reminds us that even in our own backyards, unseen battles unfold daily between these fascinating creatures. So next time you spot one of these remarkable hoverflies buzzing around your garden or parkland in Europe, take a moment to appreciate their vital role as nature's pest control experts. And remember to thank them for keeping those pesky aphids at bay!
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