A huge catch at an unlikely location.

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Jumping spider with a catch

Had been on a trail to a spot and after reaching the location we all decided to take rest while enjoying the Splendorous panoramic scenery. Eventually spotted something on one of the, probably, Karvi plant/bush, turned out to be a shy jumping spider which had just caught a huge insect. Unfortunately it was quite close to the edge of the steep slope, so eventually, with cautiousness, went close enough to capture this frame.

EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100mm macro
F/16
Shutterspeed 1/160
ISO 800
Handheld, External flash fired

Location: Western Ghats range

[Mrudul Godbole]

Quite a big catch. Good details. Could you observe it finishing the prey? Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Interesting. Great that you could find it. How long did the spider wrestle with its catch? Where was it captured? Western Ghats extends from Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, TN & Kerala.

[Prajwal J Ullal]

Sorry bout that, it was at Matheran