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Ants & Rose Scale Insect
A study of Garden Ants (Acanthomyops Nigra) and Rose Scale insects. Date: 1960s
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Media ID 7228415
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the 1960s, showcases a fascinating interaction between garden ants (Acanthomyops nigra) and rose scale insects. The image presents a study in intricate detail, revealing the complex relationship between these two distinct insect species in their natural habitat. The garden ants, with their dark, shiny exoskeletons and slender bodies, are seen busily traversing the surface of a rose leaf, their antennae twitching as they explore their surroundings. Their primary focus, however, is the rose scale insects, which can be seen clustered together on the underside of the leaf. These tiny, immobile insects are covered in a protective layer of waxy substance, making them appear as if they are encased in small, round, brownish-red shells. The ants, drawn to the sweet honeydew secreted by the rose scale insects, are seen tending to them, carefully carrying them from one place to another. This mutualistic relationship benefits both species: the ants obtain food from the honeydew, while the rose scale insects are protected from predators by the ants' aggressive behavior. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intricate world of insect interactions and the delicate balance that exists within natural ecosystems. The black-and-white composition adds to the timeless and almost ethereal quality of the image, making it a captivating study of nature's intricacies.
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