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A Hidden Killer


A Hidden Killer
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Copyright: Krzysztof Pabis (cataclysta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 845 W: 165 N: 2096] (5468)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-02
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-8080 WZ
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-14 8:40
Viewed: 381
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This time a photo of the hidden Misumena vatia spider with Aphantopus hyperantus as a prey. Photo was also taken in Przedborz

Crab spiders make up the Thomisidae family of the Araneae order. They are called crab spiders because they resemble crabs, with two front pairs of legs angled outward and bodies that are flattened and often angular. Also, like crabs, Thomisidae can move sideways or backward.

Crab spiders do not build webs to trap prey, but are hunters and ambushers. Some species sit on or among flowers, bark, fruit or leaves where they grab visiting insects. Individuals of some species, such as Misumena vatia, are able to change color between white and yellow to match the flower on which they're sitting.
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-07-14 9:54]

Hello Krzysztof,
I see you also have M. vatia but only her legs are visible! The Ringlet victim is captured from a great POV with excellent lighting and sharpness against an ideal natural BG.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
  • [2009-07-14 10:18]

oh yeah, there are some legs that do not really belong there - looks like the spider will have a nice meal.
great shot of the pretty butterfly having its last meal or shortly after...nice details. well seen & captured, thor.

Hi Chris,
A nice capture of this butterfly meal and the predator behind the leaves. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2009-07-14 12:29]

Hallo Krzysztof,
Jak Ty to zauwazyles,sytuacja jak w kriminale.Zdjecie doskonale pod kazdym wzgledem,bezbledne tlo podwyzsza jakosc calosci.Pozdrawiam Siggi

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-07-14 13:34]

Witaj Krzysztofie,
Troche szkoda, ze nie dalo sie pokazac tego wydarzenia tak, aby bylo bardziej uwidocznione. Ostrosc, swiatlo i BG sa jak nalezy.
Pozdrawiam, Pawel

Hello Krzysztof,
Bad news for the Ringlet to be trapped by this spider. And well done of you for spotting the action. Excellent colours and details. Thanks.
Alan

Hola Krzysztof,
Bonita captura en una original composición, con gran nitidez, buena textura y agradable iluminación, saludos
José Ramón

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