Metal Print : Chocolate covered locusts
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Chocolate covered locusts
Chocolate-coated African locusts (Locusta migratoria) resting on a slice of peach with strawberry garnish. The eating of insects, entomophagy, occurs all over the world, and includes ants, beetles and moths. Insects, along with arachnids such as spiders and scorpions, are good sources of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The African locust is a major crop pest in Africa and Asia. It travels in large swarms eating all vegetation in its path
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Media ID 6460359
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Chocolate Delicacy Edible Food Stuff Fruit Garnish Insecta Meal Peach Prepared Slice Sliced Strawberry Locusta Migratoria
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a delightful fusion of the unexpected to your walls with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the intriguing image of Chocolate-covered African Locusts by Science Photo Library. This captivating print showcases the alluring world of entomophagy, or the practice of eating insects, with these locusts perched on a slice of peach and garnished with a strawberry. Add a touch of whimsy and conversation-starting appeal to any room with this unique, high-quality Metal Print. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a vibrant, long-lasting finish, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality display. Elevate your interior design game and embrace the beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Chocolate-covered Locusts Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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
This print showcases the intriguing world of entomophagy, capturing a unique delicacy - chocolate-covered African locusts. Resting gracefully on a luscious slice of peach with a vibrant strawberry garnish, these insects are surprisingly part of a global culinary tradition that includes ants, beetles, and moths. Insects and arachnids like spiders and scorpions offer an abundant supply of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. This makes them valuable sources of nutrition for many cultures around the world. However, this particular species depicted in the photograph - the African locust (Locusta migratoria) - is notorious as a major crop pest across Africa and Asia. Traveling in vast swarms, they consume all vegetation in their path. The juxtaposition between their destructive nature as pests and their potential as edible food items adds to the intrigue surrounding this image. It prompts us to reflect on our relationship with nature's intricate balance. As we delve into exploring alternative food sources to sustain our growing population while minimizing environmental impact, entomophagy emerges as an innovative solution worth considering. This photograph serves as both an artistic representation and a thought-provoking reminder that even seemingly unconventional choices can play significant roles in shaping our future food systems. Captured by Science Photo Library without any commercial intent or affiliation mentioned here explicitly, it invites us to appreciate the beauty within nature's diversity while contemplating sustainable practices for nourishing ourselves in harmony with the environment.
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