Tag Archives: prey

Wasp and leaf-hopper

Posted on January 13, 2012 by malcolm

This wasp landed on the paver near a large plant pot and sat there buzzing its wings for a moment, as shown here, and then crawled to a drainage hole in its base and walked inside: A week or two … Continue reading →

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Bee-eater, bee-eating

Posted on September 26, 2011 by malcolm

I saw this Rainbow Bee-eater perched on the neighbour’s power-line while I was in the garden with my camera. He took off once and returned, and next time I was ready for him. He was clever, I was lucky … … Continue reading →

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Orchid – fly – spider

Posted on September 20, 2011 by malcolm

While we’re on spiders, and particularly flower spiders, here’s another – in a setting which neatly demonstrates cause and effect in the food chain. Our golden orchids flowered a few weeks ago and a purple one followed suit last week. … Continue reading →

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Spider and Wasp

Posted on September 17, 2011 by malcolm

On Thursday I spotted a little spider lurking with intent behind the edge of a leaf: I disturbed it enough to get a clearer photo and was then able to identify it as a female Diaea evanida, commonly known as … Continue reading →

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