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10-JUN-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Jumping spider with moth, possibly Phidippus princeps

Fletcher Wildlife Garden. This little jumping spider has captured a moth more than twice its size. I don't know which species of jumping spider this is, but the moth is a leafroller of some kind, in the Tortricidae family.

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hamery30-May-2015 16:19
A powerful capture full of details and what a stunning view, Christine. V
Janet Forjan-Freedman02-Nov-2014 11:31
Wow! Very detailed and impressive capture!
Ulla Kruys01-Oct-2013 18:42
Brilliant timing of this exciting event! Well done! V
Don29-Sep-2013 22:24
Wow, a killer of giants.
Karen Stuebing27-Sep-2013 20:52
It looks like it's got a good grip on the moth. Excellent nature capture. V.
Margot W27-Sep-2013 18:35
That should do him for a week. Super catch for you and the spider.
Torben Jorgensen27-Sep-2013 16:12
Wow, what a shot. This is a great capture. I have never seen that. V
Patrick Goossens27-Sep-2013 15:01
A great capture. Even the colorsmatch!
Carol Rollins27-Sep-2013 13:17
Fantastic catch, Christine! Wow.
Terry Sprague27-Sep-2013 12:49
Terrific catch! V
Stephanie27-Sep-2013 12:17
How amazing!!! That spider has a huge appetite! ;) V
hayl27-Sep-2013 10:39
A super sized meal - great photo.
Irene Wehrli27-Sep-2013 09:14
Oh my - looks dangerous, great find!
Irene
Chris27-Sep-2013 05:47
Another good find, Christine. Mm...jumping spiders - food for thought! :)
Sam Rua27-Sep-2013 04:21
That's a beautiful little jumper --- and very well fed! Nice find and capture, Christine.
joseantonio27-Sep-2013 04:11
Wow, what an amazing capture.V
Stephen Buckingham27-Sep-2013 02:50
Cool photo.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet27-Sep-2013 02:04
An outstanding capture.
Ann Shapiro27-Sep-2013 01:59
WOW - it always amazes me that spider can capture things so much bigger than them. Greaet shot!!!! V
globalgadabout27-Sep-2013 01:58
this ambitious spider will dine for weeks...
Carl Carbone27-Sep-2013 01:44
What a catch for you and the spider!
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