Premium Framed Print : Green Tortoise Beetle (Cassida viridis) larva, with protective droppings, Spain, may
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Green Tortoise Beetle (Cassida viridis) larva, with protective droppings, Spain, may
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6544531
© FLPA/Roger Tidman
Beetle Beetles Covered Covering Dropping Droppings Dung Iberia Iberian Larva Larvae Leaf Beetle Leaf Beetles Muck Protect Protected Protecting Protection Protects Spain Spanish
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 24.8cm (15.6" x 9.8")
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 Little Pooperhero - The Green Tortoise Beetle Larva in Action!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this hilarious snapshot captured by FLPA/Roger Tidman, we witness the incredible defense mechanism of the Green Tortoise Beetle larva. This tiny critter from Spain knows how to protect itself like a true superhero! Meet our hero, covered head to toe in its very own protective droppings. Yes, you heard it right! This clever little beetle larva has found an ingenious way to shield itself from potential predators – by wearing a suit of muck and dung. As spring arrives in Spain, so does the emergence of these remarkable creatures. They roam the leaves with their vibrant green bodies, blending seamlessly into their surroundings. But what sets them apart is their ability to create a unique armor made entirely out of poo! While some might find this behavior repulsive, we can't help but admire the resourcefulness and creativity displayed by these larvae. It's as if they've discovered nature's ultimate disguise - who would dare mess with something that looks like. . . well. . . poop? So next time you stumble upon a leafy resident adorned with mysterious droppings in Spain or anywhere else across Europe, remember that appearances can be deceiving! These seemingly unassuming beetles are actually masters at protecting themselves while providing us all with a good laugh.
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