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Jumping spider v/s Grasshopper

Spider - Hyllus semicupreus (Female)

Photo by Adarsha B S
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One of the most interesting encounters I have ever seen...
This small jumping spider was battling with a Gigantic Grasshopper.
This war happened for half an hour and finally jumping spider got its meal..It was amazing to watch..
Hope you too will enjoy the pics..

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Comments (14)

I too loved 3rd one! But lacks clarity little !
Oh yes it too great experience ... I can imagine ... loved the third pic :)
Yeah Kranti! It was like watching live on National Geographic :)
OMG ! Was that spider ate that big grasshopper !! superb finding ... great work :)
Thank you Vasudha..You are right Cindy :) According to a friend of mine, spider is Hyllus semicupreus(female):)
I ll be waiting for your jumping spider Kel :)
Thank you so much Akshi, Purple Scarf, Pradeep and Gilma :)
oh, put in tupperware. I found a jumping spider very similar to this. I'll post yet. It bit me while I manipulate the leaf. So that was fun.

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