Black-and-red Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) adult pair, mating on grass stem, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

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Black-and-red Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) adult pair, mating on grass stem, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

FLPA images of Wildlife and nature

Media ID 9673633

© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari

Alpine Alps Black And Red Bugs Copulating Copulation Dolomite Dolomites Froghopper Froghoppers Italian Italy Mating Pair Paired Pairs Breeding Cercopidae Montane Spittlebug Spittlebugs Upland Uplands

EDITORS COMMENTS
Love is in the Air! A Black-and-red Froghopper couple takes their romance to new heights amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Dolomites in the Italian Alps. These adventurous insects have chosen a grass stem as their love nest, proving that even tiny creatures can find passion in unexpected places. With its vibrant black and red colors, this European male nature enthusiast knows how to impress his female counterpart. The Italian summer provides the perfect backdrop for their intimate moment, as they engage in copulation on this picturesque mountain peak. These alpine arthropods are not your average bugs - they belong to the Cercopidae family, commonly known as spittlebugs or froghoppers. Their unique mating ritual showcases their commitment to each other, forming a strong bond that will last throughout their lives. As they enjoy this special time together, surrounded by majestic mountains and untouched wilderness, these froghopper pairs remind us of the beauty and diversity found within nature's embrace. It's moments like these that make us appreciate both the wonders of wildlife and our own capacity for love. Captured by renowned photographer Gianpiero Ferrari from FLPA Images, this stunning print invites you into a world where insects become symbols of devotion and natural wonders merge with human emotions.

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