Cushion : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, emerging from dead body of American Cockroach
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, emerging from dead body of American Cockroach
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, emerging from dead body of American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) after it fed upon it as larva and pupated inside, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9672985
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
American Ampulicidae Bodies Body Cockroach Cockroaches Dead Egg Host Emerge Emerged Emerges Emerging Entomophagous Host Hosts Jewel Wasp Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitising Parasitized Parasitizing Parastised Periplaneta Americana Solitary Unusual Victim Victims Wasp Wasps Weird
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Deadly Ballet - The Unusual Dance of the Emerald Cockroach Wasp
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a bizarre yet fascinating spectacle straight from the depths of South Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Meet the Emerald Cockroach Wasp - an extraordinary female with a taste for adventure and an appetite for cockroaches. As if plucked from a sci-fi movie, our leading lady emerges triumphantly from the lifeless body of her victim - an American Cockroach. This solitary jewel wasp possesses a peculiar behavior that both astounds and bewilders scientists worldwide. With its striking emerald hue contrasting against its unsuspecting host's dull exoskeleton, this adult female showcases nature's uncanny ability to create beauty even in the most unexpected places. As she delicately breaks free from her pupal prison inside her cockroach host, one can't help but marvel at this parasitic wonder. The image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of nature's intricate web of survival strategies. Witnessing such odd behavior reminds us that there is always more to discover about our planet's diverse inhabitants. So next time you come across an ordinary-looking insect or animal, take a closer look – who knows what hidden wonders may be lurking beneath their unassuming exterior?
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