Our friend is here again, the Goldenrod Spider (Misumena vatia), in his (or I should say ‘her’) favourite spot on my Spotted Laurel bush at the bottom of the garden. She has another great catch, a flesh fly which looks about equal to her size. She didn’t like me getting too close though, for as I poked my lens nearer she slowy crept behind the leaf, hauling her prey with her out of sight. She obviously likes to dine in private.
Please click on the image for a more up close and personal look. Click again, if you have eaten, to move in just a little closer …
A great catch …for the spider and you, Pete! π
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Thank you, Indira π I got lucky again, right time and right place, and just stopping and looking π
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Ewwwww! But, what an awesome looking spider!
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Thank you, Judy π
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I’ve eaten it and found it wonderful!
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I am pleased you enjoyed it, Greta π Thank you!
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Perhaps she thought you might snatch her dinner!
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Lol! π I had already ate π
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Great photo!
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Thank you π
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Excellent photo!
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Thank you!
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Nice capture!
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Thank you π
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Wow – You have quite the drama happening in back yard! Mealtime!
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You have to admire these spiders patience and skill. I guess the fly doesn’t appreciate them though.
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Your speckled laurel is popular.
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I think it’s because it is a favourtite fly, bee and butterfly sunbathing spot as they get the sun there most of the day. And the spiders know it!
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Intending to use this Pete, in an upcoming “Here’s the Catch: Predator and Prey” post. Cheers, Liz
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It would be an honour as always, Liz! π I will look forward to yur post!
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Great capture, Pete! It is amazing how many creatures will take on prey bigger than themselves.
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Thank you, Ellen π It sure is! I watched one of these try and snatch a bumblebee out the air the other day in the back garden. I guess when you are hungry enough you will go for it! π
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