Premium Framed Print : Prickly Pear Moth - Adult resting on spine of prickly pear. Introduced from South America to control prickly pear (Opuntia) infestations. Occurs in Valley Bushveld and other arid areas where prickly pears occur
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Prickly Pear Moth - Adult resting on spine of prickly pear. Introduced from South America to control prickly pear (Opuntia) infestations. Occurs in Valley Bushveld and other arid areas where prickly pears occur
ASW-4382
Prickly Pear Moth - Adult resting on spine of prickly pear.
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Cactoblastis cactorum
Introduced from South America to control prickly pear (Opuntia) infestations. Occurs in Valley Bushveld and other arid areas where prickly pears occur.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Cacti Cactus Introduced Species Lepidoptera Moth Moths South Africa Biological Control Pyralidae
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 26.5cm (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.
Nature's Thorny Avengers - The Prickly Pear Moth Takes Charge!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a true hero of the insect world - ASW-4382, also known as the Prickly Pear Moth. Hailing all the way from South America, this tiny warrior was introduced to Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape of South Africa to combat prickly pear infestations. Perched delicately on a spine of its favorite meal - a prickly pear cactus - our dashing moth appears to be taking a well-deserved rest after an intense battle against these invasive plants. With its vibrant wings spread wide, it proudly showcases nature's ingenious solution for controlling prickly pears. The Valley Bushveld and other arid areas where these pesky cacti thrive have found their savior in this remarkable creature. As part of the Pyralidae family and Phycitinae subfamily, our protagonist is not just any ordinary moth but an essential player in biological control. With its presence alone, ASW-4382 brings harmony back to ecosystems by keeping prickly pears at bay. Its introduction has sparked awe and admiration among wildlife enthusiasts who marvel at how such a small insect can make such a significant impact. So let us raise our glasses (carefully avoiding any spiky surprises) to Alan Weaving for capturing this extraordinary moment that celebrates both the beauty and effectiveness of introduced species working hand-in-wing with Mother Nature herself!
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