Premium Framed Print : Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
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Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9671859
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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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 26.3cm (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.
Bloodsucking Bedbugs - The Italian Summer's Uninvited Guests!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a truly bizarre scene straight out of a horror movie. Meet the notorious Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, indulging in its favorite pastime - sucking blood from human skin! This European host nature shot takes us to sunny Italy in July, where even these tiny insects can't resist the irresistible allure of Italian cuisine. But instead of pasta or gelato, they have their eyes set on something more. . . hematophagous! These pesky parasites are experts at finding their next meal and unfortunately for us humans, our warm-blooded bodies make for an ideal feast. As summer temperatures rise across Southern Europe, bed bugs come out to play and satisfy their insatiable appetite. With stealth-like precision, these sneaky creatures sink their mouthparts into unsuspecting victims' skin and start feasting away. It's not exactly the kind of dining experience we'd sign up for! While it may seem like a nightmare scenario for some people, let's appreciate the incredible diversity found within our natural world – even if that includes bloodsucking bedbugs crashing our summer fun. So next time you're enjoying your vacation in Italy, keep an eye out for these uninvited guests who just can't resist sinking their teeth into some Mediterranean delicacies!
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