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08-OCT-2010

Life comes at you fast

On Friday, I witnessed this battle outside on diningroom window. A stinkbug was basking in the sun against the glass doors, when I tiny spider descended upon him really fast, and bit into the bug. The bug started to kick and struggle, but it was to no avail. After about 45 minutes, it was finally over and the bug kicked no more. The spider then proceeded to carry the bug off.
I was surprised that the bug did not use its trademark odour to deter the spider, or maybe it was just a very determined spider.

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Dan the Man18-Aug-2012 19:58
Quite a battle...
Guest 11-Apr-2011 03:11
It seems more that it was death that came! Vµ
Jean Chiasson20-Oct-2010 02:20
Wow great macro mathilda vote
Lieve Snellings16-Oct-2010 03:21
amazing story in image and words ! v
Yiannis Pavlis14-Oct-2010 04:45
Very beautiful!
Jason Anderson14-Oct-2010 03:23
Just another day on the window pane. Great catch!
Tom Briggs11-Oct-2010 20:00
... a life and death struggle in the insect world ... nice catch, tho ... v
Guest 10-Oct-2010 15:49
Very interesting. V.
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