Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) & Dagger Fly (Empis tessellata) 2020-05-14. Parc Slip, Aberkenfig, South Wales

            A spider that can gradually change colour to match its surroundings. It is also very adept at preying on insects that feed on the flora. This unfortunate dagger fly providing a substantial addition to its larder.
   

Taken on: May 14, 2020

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Misumena vatia

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Empis tessellata

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Camera: Canon PowerShot SX160 IS, f/5.9, 1/640 sec, 80mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Aperture:	f/5.9
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	80mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	GIMP 2.10.8
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