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Poster Print : Schistocerca gregaria, desert locust
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Schistocerca gregaria, desert locust
A desert locust perching on a branch. Locusts sometimes swarm to form groups of up to 80 million and can migrate over large distances
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Acrididae Arthropod Arthropoda Caelifera Desert Grasshopper Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Locust Orthoptera Orthopteran Pest Plague Desert Locust Invertebrata Schistocerca Gregaria
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Bring the fascinating world of nature into your home or office with Media Storehouse's high-quality poster prints. This captivating image showcases the Desert Locust, Schistocerca gregaria, perched on a branch. Known for their incredible ability to swarm and form groups of up to 80 million, these insects can migrate over vast distances. Our poster prints are sourced from trusted providers like Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring you receive a beautiful, rights-managed piece that adds character and intrigue to any space."
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 19.4cm (11.9" x 7.6")
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.
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A captivating image of Schistocerca gregaria, commonly known as the desert locust, perching gracefully on a barren desert branch. This orthopteran, belonging to the family Acrididae and subfamily Cyrtacanthacridinae, is a remarkable invertebrate adapted to thrive in arid environments. Desert locusts are renowned for their extraordinary ability to form swarms that can consist of up to 80 million individuals. These massive groups, which are primarily composed of adults, can migrate over vast distances, traveling up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) per day. These migrations can span continents, making desert locusts one of the most widespread and mobile insect species on the planet. The desert locust is an herbivorous insect, feeding on a variety of vegetation, including leaves, stems, and seeds. During periods of high population density, these insects can cause significant damage to crops and pasturelands, leading to food shortages and economic hardships for local communities. As a result, desert locusts are considered a major agricultural pest and a threat to food security in many regions. Despite their destructive potential, desert locusts play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems in desert environments. They serve as an essential food source for various predators, including birds, reptiles, and other insects. Additionally, their burrowing activities contribute to soil aeration and nutrient cycling. This striking photograph captures the essence of the desert locust's unique characteristics, showcasing its intricate exoskeleton, piercing eyes, and the desolate desert landscape that is its home. The desert locust is a fascinating example of nature's resilience and adaptability, thriving in some of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.
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