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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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© 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the captivating world of nature with our Assassin Bugs Mating print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning photograph by DR Morley Read/Science Photo Library captures the intricate details of these fascinating insects in their natural habitat in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Assassin bugs, part of the Reduviidae family, are known for their role as vectors of Chagas Disease, or American Trypanosomiasis. Add this unique and educational piece to your wall, and bring the wonders of the natural world into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 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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