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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: rosko on December 14, 2016, 20:18:06

Title: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: rosko on December 14, 2016, 20:18:06: Nature is cruel, but predators hungry...

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Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: Anthony on December 14, 2016, 23:11:57: Wow!

Where was that?

What happened next?
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: Netr on December 14, 2016, 23:35:20: The spider is showing its underside (it is upside down) but we see the top of the earwig. I suspect a staged shot.
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: rosko on December 15, 2016, 00:18:46: Quote from: Anthony on December 14, 2016, 23:11:57
What happened next?

Thank, Anthony !

The earwig was bitten. But the spider didn't eat it.

I had put the earwig in the jar were I was keeping the spider (for further pictures) to observe what would happen. my camera was ready.

I guess the spider begun its hibernation but was still active with predatory behaviour.

More image will follow.
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: rosko on December 15, 2016, 00:29:44: Quote from: Netr on December 14, 2016, 23:35:20
The spider is showing its underside (it is upside down) but we see the top of the earwig. I suspect a staged shot.

Thanks (Netr ?)

Well spotted ! ;)

It's indeed a staged shot, which is obvious.

I put the earwig in the presence of the spider to see what would happen. ;)
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: Michael Erlewine on December 15, 2016, 04:01:57: An earwig on a happier day. Nikon D810
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: rosko on December 15, 2016, 08:40:15: Nice one, Michael !

I like its posture.

It seems American and European ones are shaped likewise.
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: ColinM on December 15, 2016, 19:25:33: Michael, this is a lovely addition to the theme started by Rosko

And the latest one seems to have more independence and attitude than I'd ever have credited these creatures with :)
Title: Re: Earwig' last moments.
Post by: Alaun on December 15, 2016, 22:20:23: A great picture Michael, its the first time I feel sympathy for these little creatures and I think it will change my attitude towards them !