Death's Embrace: A Hoverfly's Last Breath, Kissed Away By A Stealthy Spider

I was taking pictures of caterpillars the other day and while I was examining Milkweed leaves, I noticed a tiny Hoverfly on the edge of one leaf. I immediately began taking pictures but soon realized that it wasn't alone. In fact, it had just gotten caught by a spider which was injecting venom into it as I took this picture! AMAZING TIMING!!!!

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Taken on Monday July 22, 2013
Posted on Tuesday August 6, 2013
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Guy Fawkes said:

Extraordinary image Janet, well done, sharp and so well timed.

11 years ago

Julien Rappaport said:

Superbe photo Janet

11 years ago

Soeradjoen (limited… said:

Great capture, Janet!

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Dave Hilditch said:

Amazing macro, Janet, and what timing.
Thanks so much for your info on Doons though my Dutch friend reckons this means Laundry. So from now on I'm going to call the Downs Laundries! I think it may be the difference between modern Dutch and old Dutch. Anyway, from now on, you can consider yourself my research assistant. (Unpaid, of course)

11 years ago

Puzzler4879 said:

Terrific find and shot, Janet!

That's Wild!!
Seen in

Wonderful World
of Wildlife!!

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Puzzler4879 said:

Well Done!!
Seen in

Leap's Photo
Pond!!

11 years ago ( translate )

Don Sutherland said:

Very nice capture.

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Pam J said:

I am with Leapfrog(Art) on this...... these drama's are happening all around... and only maybe 1 in 1000 times ( and for many...1 in a million !) Do we see them.

One of my greatest joys was discovering macro photography.... worlds within worlds... and you do it so perfectly.

Brilliant beyond words Janet.... but you know...I bet as the poison hit.... the Hover fly wasn't thinking he had "great timing " !!!

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