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HUNTING WITH MATING

Thomisus spectabilis, also known as the white crab spider is a small spider found in Australia and far east Asia. In this photo female crab female spider catch a honey bee (Apis cerana indica, the Indian honey bee ) and also ready to mate with male crab spider . Male crab spider are smaller then female spider. Two work done in same moment, in this respect this photo is rare and incidental.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: BERHAMPORE, India
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © ARUNAVA DEY