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Posted: 06 Aug 2013

Taken: 22 Jul 2013

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1/400 • f/5.6 • 100.0 mm • ISO 100 •

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Keywords

spider •
Janet Brien •
Canon 5D Mark II •
Pacific Northwest •
Oregon •
embrace •
hunting •
hoverfly •
death •
Canon 100mm 2.8L •

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Death's Embrace: A Hoverfly's Last Breath, Kissed Away By A Stealthy Spider

Death's Embrace: A Hoverfly's Last Breath, Kissed Away By A Stealthy Spider
I was taking pictures of caterpillars the other day and while I was examining Milkweed leaves, I noticed a tiny Hoverfly on the edge of one leaf. I immediately began taking pictures but soon realized that it wasn't alone. In fact, it had just gotten caught by a spider which was injecting venom into it as I took this picture! AMAZING TIMING!!!!

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Comments
 Jim Boynton
Jim Boynton
Poor little thing. I told you spiders were evil little buggers.
10 years ago.
 Phill G
Phill G
Wow! Ace find and capture!
10 years ago.
 Martyn Gavan
Martyn Gavan club
WOW ... such timimg .. incredible shot
10 years ago.

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