Premium Framed Print : Stereomicroscope picture of head of common wasp
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Stereomicroscope picture of head of common wasp
A stereomicrocope photograph of the head of Vespula vulgaris, the common wasp. This is a hibernating queen. Females spend the winter in a characteristic rigid posture in a hiding place, waking during the first warm sunny days of spring. They begin to look for nectar and a suitable nesting place. Each queen starts to build a nest of paper and lays eggs which are fertilised, as she will have mated the previous year. These hatch and develop into female workers which build up the nest. In the autumn a bisexual generation of males and females develop. They leave the nest, mate and the inseminated females found new colonies in the following spring
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Common Wasp Insecta Vespula Vulgaris Wasp Worst Invasive Alien Species
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 16.9cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate details of a common wasp's head, captured through a stereomicroscope. The subject of this image is a hibernating queen, exemplifying the unique behavior of these fascinating creatures. During winter, female wasps adopt a rigid posture and seek shelter in hidden places until the arrival of warm spring days awakens them from their slumber. As the temperatures rise, these queens emerge from their hiding spots in search of nectar and suitable nesting locations. Using paper as building material, they construct nests and lay fertilized eggs that were mated with males during the previous year. These eggs eventually develop into female workers who contribute to expanding and maintaining the nest. In autumn, an intriguing transformation occurs within these colonies as both male and female individuals develop bisexual characteristics. Once matured, they venture out from their nests to mate before inseminated females establish new colonies come springtime. The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) depicted here represents one of nature's most notorious invasive alien species. Its adaptability has allowed it to thrive in various environments worldwide while posing challenges for local ecosystems. Through this stunning photograph by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into the complex life cycle and remarkable features exhibited by this often misunderstood insect species - reminding us once again how diverse our natural world truly is.
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