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Assassin bugs mating, Ecuador C013 / 8855
Assassin bugs mating. Assassin bugs (family Reduviidae) are a vector of Chagas Disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis. Photographed in the Jatun Sacha Reserve, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador
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Media ID 9200397
© DR MORLEY READ/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Amazon Amazonian Arthropod Arthropoda Assassin Bug Bugs Copulating Copulation Ecuador Ecuadorean Ecuadorian Entomological Hemiptera Hemipteran Hemipterans Insects Mating Rain Forest Rainforest Reduviidae Reproducing Reproduction South American Tropic Tropics Vector
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the captivating beauty of the natural world with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning image, titled "Assassin Bugs Mating, Ecuador C013 / 8855," showcases the intriguing mating ritual of assassin bugs (family Reduviidae), captured by renowned photographer DR Morley Read from Science Photo Library. These bugs, found in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador, are not only visually mesmerizing but also play a crucial role as vectors of Chagas Disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis. Bring this vivid and educational piece of art into your home or office and ignite conversations about the intricacies of nature. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and make a statement with every glance.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a rare moment in the intricate world of nature's creatures. Two Assassin bugs, belonging to the Reduviidae family, are seen engaged in copulation amidst the lush greenery of Ecuador's Jatun Sacha Reserve in the Amazon rainforest. These fascinating insects play a dual role as both predators and vectors of Chagas Disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis. The image showcases the delicate beauty of these arthropods, their bodies intertwined in perfect harmony. The vibrant colors and intricate details highlight their unique biology and entomological significance. As they reproduce, these assassin bugs contribute to maintaining the delicate balance within this tropical ecosystem. The Amazon rainforest serves as an ideal backdrop for this mesmerizing display of life's wonders. Its dense foliage provides shelter and sustenance for countless species like these assassin bugs that thrive in its rich biodiversity. However, it is important to note that while visually stunning, these blood-sucking bugs can transmit Chagas Disease to humans through their bites. This zoonotic disease poses a significant health threat throughout South America. Through this remarkable photograph by DR MORLEY READ/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we gain insight into the complex relationships between organisms within our natural world – where beauty coexists with danger and survival intertwines with disease prevention.
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