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spider feeding on dragonfly

Discussion in 'Macro, Flowers, Insects, and Greenery' started by bkaushik, May 22, 2007.

  1. bkaushik

    bkaushik

    198
    Jul 6, 2006
    Dortmund, Germany
    This spider was chewing away a dragonfly which was nearly double of its own size!!! Once trapped, the spider rushes to its prey & stings it with its deadly fangs (the orange ones) injecting the dragonfly with venom. It quickly wraps it with its web further tightening its grip.
    This photograph was taken before the spider wrapped its prey.

    Species' common name: Signature spider
    Location: Hebbal lake
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    Nikon D70s + Nikkor 70-300mm + Close-up filter (+2)

    rgds,
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 22, 2007
    bkaushik, May 22, 2007
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  2. laurie sullivan

    laurie sullivan

    266
    May 16, 2007
    los angeles, calif
    cool. thats what i wait for. some day, some day.

    laurie
     
    laurie sullivan, May 22, 2007
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  3. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Excellent detail!! Wow!!
     
    CrystallP, May 22, 2007
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  4. j.ankanpaa

    j.ankanpaa

    1,535
    Jul 13, 2005
    Helsinki, Finland
    Hi Balakumar!

    Can´t say it´s a nice pic being an odonata lover :smile: But ofcourse spiders are nice too and they got to eat...

    So, I just say very well made shot! :smile:
     
    j.ankanpaa, May 23, 2007
    #4
  5. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Very good shot
     
    Gale, May 23, 2007
    #5
  6. jryoung1947

    jryoung1947

    1,456
    Nov 17, 2006
    Lakeland FL
    Very impressive the way the 70-300 works with a close up lens! A great shot and story!
     
    jryoung1947, May 23, 2007
    #6
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