Mouse Mat : Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, stinging American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
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Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, stinging American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) adult female, stinging American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) to obliterate sense of fear and turn it into zombie, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9673079
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
American Ampulicidae Cockroach Cockroaches Egg Host Entomophagous Host Hosts Jewel Wasp Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitising Parasitized Parasitizing Parastised Periplaneta Americana Solitary Species Sting Stinging Stung Victim Victims Wasp Wasps Zombie Zombies Zombification Zombified Stings
Mouse Pad
Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
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 Ultimate Showdown - The Emerald Cockroach Wasp vs. the American Cockroach - Who Will Survive?
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo, we witness a fierce battle between two unlikely adversaries. The elegant Emerald Cockroach Wasp, with its shimmering emerald-green body, takes on the formidable American Cockroach in an epic showdown. With precision and skill, the female wasp unleashes her secret weapon – a venomous sting that will transform her cockroach opponent into a mindless zombie! This incredible phenomenon occurs naturally in South Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands under controlled conditions. As bizarre as it may seem, this parasitic behavior is crucial for the wasp's survival. By paralyzing the roach and manipulating its brain chemistry, she ensures herself a ready-made nursery for her eggs to develop safely. Talk about resourcefulness! While some may find this encounter creepy or unsettling, it serves as a reminder of nature's endless wonders and peculiar strategies for survival. It also highlights the intricate relationships between different species in our diverse ecosystem. So next time you come across an unassuming cockroach scurrying around your kitchen floor, remember that even these resilient creatures have their own unique place in nature's grand tapestry – whether they like it or not!
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