Because small text is small: the last line in the black frame, underneath the actual image says “Ancient proverb, author unknown”

The evolution of Wraithkind as it could have happened according to canon. According to the Legacy series, however, Wraith evolution took a different turn – one even more plausible IMO.

Yeah… Random… I always wanted to make one of those evolutionary diagrams. 

Copyright Stargate Atlantis / Wraith – MGM Television

Further reading and resources:

If you’re a fan of Stargate: Atlantis and the Wraith in particular, these links may help you:

WraithHiveship: Stargate Atlantis Wraith artwork and literature community on deviantART. Check out the amazing work of highly talented people!

GateWorld: One of the best (and most reliable) sources for everything Stargate. If your curiosity is not satisfied after browsing the site’s numerous info pages, you can also register for the forum which is a remarkable friendly place full of helpful people. For Wraith fans in particular, this thread, the Wraith Defenders Club is a valuable resource about every facet of Wraith life. From this thread also stems the Wraith Defenders Club Project, see below.

Wraith Defenders Club Project: Collection of links to Stargate actors’ websites and interesting blogs, includes a Wraith name list as compiled by members of the Wraith Defenders Club.