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Great Fen  /  Raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius), adult female eating an invasive species of fish




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Great Fen / Raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius), adult female eating an invasive species of fish

Great Fen / Raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius), adult female eating an invasive species of fish, Western mosquitofish, (Gambusia affinis), Alessandria, Italy, August

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Actinopterygii Arachnid Arachnida Aranae Arthropod Arthropoda Bony Fish Bookplate Chelicerata Chelicerate Female Animal Fish Freshwater Hunting Invertebrate Italy Osteichthyes Predation Ray Finned Fish Southern Europe Spider Cyprinodontiformes Dolomedes Nursery Web Spider Pisauridae Poeciliidae


11"x8.5" Photo Print

Bring the beauty and intrigue of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints. This stunning image captures the moment of a Great Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius), an elegant and rare European arachnid, in action as it preys upon an invasive Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis). Taken by acclaimed nature photographer Emanuele Biggi from Nature Picture Library, this print showcases the delicate balance of nature and the power of the hunter. A must-have for any nature lover or photography enthusiast's collection.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.6cm (11" x 7.3")

Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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Spider Supper - Great Fen's Fearless Female Dines on Invasive Fish!

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this jaw-dropping snapshot captured by Emanuele Biggi, we witness the extraordinary dining habits of the formidable Great Fen / Raft spider. This adult female arachnid from Italy's Alessandria region has taken predator-prey relationships to a whole new level! With her eight beady eyes fixed on her unsuspecting target, our eight-legged heroine fearlessly devours an invasive Western mosquitofish. Talk about a power move! Known for their incredible hunting prowess and impressive size, these nursery web spiders are not to be messed with. As she feasts upon this ray-finned fish delicacy, it becomes evident that nature holds no bounds when it comes to survival strategies. The image perfectly captures the raw beauty and complexity of animal behavior in action. This remarkable encounter showcases the delicate balance between species in our natural world. It serves as a reminder that even tiny creatures like spiders play crucial roles in maintaining ecosystems by controlling populations of invasive species. So next time you spot a spider lurking nearby, take a moment to appreciate its incredible abilities and remember that they're just doing their part in keeping things in check – one tasty meal at a time!

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