Crab Spider Up Close

[jeffashman]

But not as up close as the fly experienced... did something just touch me?

1 The silent hunter patiently waits for its prey...
may14202401 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

2 The unsuspecting prey stopping to smell the flowers...
may14202402 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

3 Did something just touch me?
may14202403 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

4 Hey, you left your leg foot thingy behind! Don't you want it?
may14202404 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

5 Maybe next time we can do lunch?
may14202405 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

6 I'll just wait here...
may14202407 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

 

[wobe]

Sinister! Nice set.

 

[jeffashman]

Sinister! Nice set.

Thanks!

 

[MitchP]

Nice shots! The insect world is fascinating and horrifying all at the same time.

 

[Jeff15]

A very good set....

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shots! The insect world is fascinating and horrifying all at the same time.

Thanks! Yep, 100%!

A very good set....

Thank you!

 

[terri]

Very good and intense shooting of this encounter! Wildlife is fascinating.

 

[jeffashman]

Very good and intense shooting of this encounter! Wildlife is fascinating.

Thank you! And makes for a good story... Between the "touch" and the next image with the spider holding part of the fly's leg less than a second had passed. That spider's move was blazing fast.

 

[denum]

Great set.

 

[jeffashman]

Great set.

Thank you!