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Crab spider (Synema globosum) with bumblebee, bumble bee, bee scarab beetle (Eulasia vittata) prey, Lesbos, Greece
Filename: 989-110.jpg
Size: 5130 x 3406 (4.8MB)
Date: 3rd June 2011
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Nick Upton/Robert Harding
Source: www.robertharding.com
Country: Greece
© Nick Upton
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Crab spider (Synema globosum) with bumblebee, bumble bee, bee scarab beetle (Eulasia vittata) prey, Lesbos, Greece
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 7894857
© Nick Upton
Animal Theme Arthropod Arthropoda Arthropods Day Time Feeding Flower Head Greek Hunting Insect Insecta Insects Invertebrate Lesbos Prey Spider Wild Flower Animal Portrait Bumble Bee Crab Spider Scarab Beetle
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Nick Upton/Robert Harding captures a mesmerizing moment in the wilds of Lesbos, Greece. In this close-up shot, we witness the intricate dance between a Crab spider (Synema globosum) and its prey - a bumblebee and a scarab beetle (Eulasia vittata). Set against the backdrop of vibrant Greek wildflowers, the image showcases nature's raw beauty and predatory instincts. The vivid colors of both the spider and its victims add an element of drama to this scene. The photographer skillfully captures every detail, allowing us to appreciate the delicate intricacies of these arthropods. With perfect focus on the foreground, we can see every hair on the spider's body as it patiently waits for its next meal. This photograph not only highlights the incredible diversity found in Greek wildlife but also serves as a reminder of nature's harsh realities. It is through images like these that we gain insight into predator-prey relationships and marvel at Mother Nature's complex web of life. As we gaze upon this stunning visual masterpiece, let us take a moment to appreciate our natural world and all its wonders – from tiny insects to vast landscapes – reminding ourselves that even in seemingly insignificant moments, there is immense beauty waiting to be discovered.
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