Mouse Mat : Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult, feeding on Bee-fly (Fallenia fasciata) prey in flower, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may
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Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult, feeding on Bee-fly (Fallenia fasciata) prey in flower, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6544293
© FLPA/Richard Becker
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Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Stealthy Predator - Crab Spider Enjoys a Bee-fly Feast in Colorful French Meadow
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness an extraordinary moment of the wild. A cunning Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult effortlessly blends into its vibrant surroundings as it indulges in a delectable meal. The unsuspecting victim? A hapless Bee-fly (Fallenia fasciata), lured by the allure of a delicate flower near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. With its pink blooms providing the perfect backdrop for this hidden drama, our eight-legged protagonist showcases nature's camouflage mastery. This arachnid assassin lies patiently in wait, skillfully blending into the petals until just the right moment to strike arrives. In one swift move, it ambushes and captures its prey with deadly precision. The image encapsulates the raw beauty and intricate web of life found within European ecosystems. As spring breathes new life into these lands, creatures like crab spiders emerge from hibernation to feast upon unsuspecting insects that dare enter their territory. This photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst serene floral landscapes lurks an unseen world filled with cryptic hunters and their unfortunate victims. It is through such encounters that we gain insight into the complex balance of nature—a dance between predator and prey that shapes our understanding of wildlife behavior. So take a closer look at this mesmerizing scene captured by FLPA/Richard Becker; let it
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