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Photographic Print : Kissing bug (Rhodnius pictipes), an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease
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Kissing bug (Rhodnius pictipes), an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease
Kissing bug (Rhodnius pictipes), an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease. Jatun Sacha Biological Station, Napo province, Amazon basin, Ecuador. Meetyourneighbours.net project
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Arthropod Arthropoda Cutout Ecuador Elevated View Hemiptera Heteroptera Hexapod Hexapoda High Angle View Insect Insecta Invertebrate Meet Your Neighbours Neoptera Paraneoptera Plain Background Pterygota South America True Bug White Background Assassin Bug Reduviidae
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Discover the fascinating world of the Kissing Bug (Rhodnius pictipes) with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Taken by renowned photographer MYN / Gil Wizen from Nature Picture Library, this image captures the Kissing Bug in its natural habitat at the Jatun Sacha Biological Station in the Napo province of the Amazon basin. As an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease, this insect is both beautiful and critical to understanding the complex ecosystems of the rainforest. Bring this unique piece into your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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.
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Love Bites - The Unconventional Romance of the Kissing Bug
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. In this snapshot, we witness a moment of unexpected tenderness in the wild. Meet our star couple - the notorious Kissing Bugs! Known for their role as important vectors in spreading Chagas disease, these arthropod assassins have found love amidst their dangerous mission. Caught in an elevated view against a plain white background, it's hard to ignore the charm exuded by these true bugs. With their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, they prove that even insects can be strikingly beautiful. But don't be fooled by their innocent appearance! These hexapods belong to the Reduviidae family and are skilled predators. Their stealthy nature and piercing mouthparts make them formidable hunters within Latin America's lush rainforests. Yet, here they are, locked in a passionate embrace at Jatun Sacha Biological Station in Ecuador's Amazon basin. Perhaps love knows no boundaries - not even when you're an insect responsible for transmitting diseases! Thanks to MYN's Meet Your Neighbours project and Gil Wizen's keen eye behind the lens, we get a glimpse into this extraordinary world where romance blooms unexpectedly among deadly creatures. So next time you come across a Kissing Bug print like this one (not for commercial use), remember that even nature has its own unique way of showing affection – just watch out for those sneaky kisses!
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