Poster Print : South-eastern Lubber Grasshopper. Flightless. Occurs along roadsides, field edges and in gardens feeding on various herbaceous plants. Foul-smelling fluid exuded if handled; distasteful to predators
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South-eastern Lubber Grasshopper. Flightless. Occurs along roadsides, field edges and in gardens feeding on various herbaceous plants. Foul-smelling fluid exuded if handled; distasteful to predators
ASW-4436
South-eastern Lubber Grasshopper. Flightless
Shark Valley, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA.
Romalea microptera
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Chemical Defence Everglades Grasshopper Grasshoppers Orthoptera Warning Colours Aposematic Coloration Pyrgomorphidae South Eastern
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the South-eastern Lubber Grasshopper Poster Print from Media Storehouse, part of the Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment collection. This stunning photograph by Alan Weaving captures the unique features of this flightless insect, which is native to roadsides, field edges, and gardens in the southeastern United States. Known scientifically as Romalea microptera, the South-eastern Lubber Grasshopper exudes a foul-smelling fluid when handled, making it an unappetizing prey item for predators. Bring the beauty and intrigue of the natural world into your home or office with this eye-catching poster print. Order yours today from Media Storehouse.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.3cm (11.9" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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
Who needs wings when you've got style? Check out the South-eastern Lubber Grasshopper strutting its stuff in this vibrant photo print! This flightless fashionista knows how to make a statement with its warning colours and aposematic coloration. Don't let its cute appearance fool you though, this grasshopper means business! Hailing from the roadsides, field edges, and gardens of North Carolina to Florida, Louisiana to Tennessee, USA, this little critter is a true southern belle. And if anyone tries to mess with it, they'll regret it! With a foul-smelling fluid exuded when handled and a taste that's just not palatable for predators, it's got all the defense mechanisms covered. Captured by the talented Alan Weaving at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park, Florida, this photo perfectly showcases the beauty of wildlife in their natural habitats. The intricate details of this pyrgomorphidae member are simply breathtaking. So whether you're an insect enthusiast or just love exploring national parks like Everglades in search of unique creatures like our grasshopper friend here - this print is sure to add some wild charm to your space. Just remember: admire from afar and never underestimate the power of fabulousness!
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