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Tom Murray | all galleries >> Arthropods - Arthropoda >> Arachnids - Arachnida >> Harvestmen - Opiliones >> Harvestmen - Sclerosomatidae > Leiobunum ventricosum
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02-JUL-2016

Leiobunum ventricosum

Groton, Ma.

I didn't think harvestmen preyed on large living insects. I watched this drama by my moth lights for a few minutes while the dragonfly's legs were kicking and the wings were flapping weakly as the harvestman kept a tight hold on it.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II
1/200s f/14.0 at 100.0mm iso250 hide exif
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Date/Time02-Jul-2016 01:36:44
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/14
ISO Equivalent250
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larose forest photos02-Jul-2016 23:44
Wow, I had no idea either, but I have often wondered if they took large prey, and now I guess we know. Fantastic shot, though I have to say that as always, I feel sorry for the prey, even though they all have to eat! V
Hank Vander Velde02-Jul-2016 23:05
Terrific image Tom. Is it the Dragonfly having lunch?
Don02-Jul-2016 21:50
Wow, great image that tells a fascinating story.