Devouring the prized catch

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Nursery spider? with bark mantis catch

Came across this beautiful predator continuing feeding on a big catch, what initially seemed like some fly, but later realized as remains of a Bark mantis. The predator had a good grip on the prey and wasnt much bothered with my close proximity.

EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100m macro + Raynox DCR 250
F/16
Shutterspeed 1/200
ISO 400
Handheld, External flash fired

Location: Nagla trail

[Mrudul Godbole]

Good that you got this in good light. Yes its a mantis, I can see its head near the mouth of the spider. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Nice scene you came across. Wish you had some way to reflect the light on to the prey, as that part is dark. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi