Fine Art Print : Picture No. 10982735

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Picture No. 10982735

Periodical Cicada - (This species spends 17 years developing underground as a nymph - feeding on sap from tree roots - for a brief period in the late spring of the 17th year - the nymphs of the entire brood emerge around sunset - climb up tree trunks - and transform into winged adults) Hamden - Connecticut - June - USA (Magicicada septendecim) Date

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Media ID 10475869

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Cicada Cicadas Leaf Periodical

21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Picture No. 10982735 by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. This captivating image showcases the mesmerizing Periodical Cicada, a remarkable species that spends 17 years developing underground before emerging for a brief, vibrant adult life in the late spring of its 17th year. Bring this stunning work of art into your home or office to inspire wonder and appreciation for the wonders of nature.

21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")

Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Seventeen Years in the Making: The Epic Transformation of a Periodical Cicada!". In this photo print, we witness nature's incredible time-lapse masterpiece unfold. Meet our star, the Periodical Cicada, who spends a whopping 17 years underground as a nymph! Talk about patience! Feasting on sap from tree roots like little sap-sucking superheroes, these nymphs bide their time until that magical late spring of their 17th year. As if following some secret cicada code, they emerge en masse around sunset to take center stage. With determination and grace, these nymphs climb up tree trunks like tiny mountaineers on a mission. And just when you think it couldn't get any more astonishing - voila! They transform into magnificent winged adults right before your eyes! Our protagonist hails from Hamden, Connecticut - the birthplace of this awe-inspiring spectacle. June is their month to shine in all their glory across the USA. So here it is – an extraordinary snapshot capturing one lone cicada perched delicately on a leaf. A testament to resilience and survival against all odds. Let this image serve as a reminder that even in the insect world, magic happens every now and then. Marvel at nature's wonders with this mesmerizing photograph by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment – because sometimes reality truly surpasses fiction!

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