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Stereomicroscope picture of head of common wasp
A stereomicrocope photograph of the head of Vespula vulgaris, the common wasp. This is a hibernating queen. Females spend the winter in a characteristic rigid posture in a hiding place, waking during the first warm sunny days of spring. They begin to look for nectar and a suitable nesting place. Each queen starts to build a nest of paper and lays eggs which are fertilised, as she will have mated the previous year. These hatch and develop into female workers which build up the nest. In the autumn a bisexual generation of males and females develop. They leave the nest, mate and the inseminated females found new colonies in the following spring
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Media ID 6461504
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the stunning "Stereomicroscope picture of head of common wasp" by Science Photo Library. This captivating image showcases the intricate details of Vespula vulgaris, the common wasp, in hibernation. The Queen wasp is depicted in a rigid posture, adding to the fascination of this unique and essential creature in the ecosystem. Bring this mesmerizing piece of science art into your home or office to inspire curiosity and education.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate details of a common wasp's head, captured through a stereomicroscope. The subject of this image is a hibernating queen, exemplifying the unique behavior of these fascinating creatures. During winter, female wasps adopt a rigid posture and seek shelter in hidden places until the arrival of warm spring days awakens them from their slumber. As the temperatures rise, these queens emerge from their hiding spots in search of nectar and suitable nesting locations. Using paper as building material, they construct nests and lay fertilized eggs that were mated with males during the previous year. These eggs eventually develop into female workers who contribute to expanding and maintaining the nest. In autumn, an intriguing transformation occurs within these colonies as both male and female individuals develop bisexual characteristics. Once matured, they venture out from their nests to mate before inseminated females establish new colonies come springtime. The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) depicted here represents one of nature's most notorious invasive alien species. Its adaptability has allowed it to thrive in various environments worldwide while posing challenges for local ecosystems. Through this stunning photograph by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into the complex life cycle and remarkable features exhibited by this often misunderstood insect species - reminding us once again how diverse our natural world truly is.
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