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Scolypopa australis
A common hopper 10mm long with clear wings.
Any green stems.
Still moving but suspended like an angel, a passionvine hopper hangs in a web taking it's last breath. The owner of the web was nowhere to be seen. After inflicting a paralysing bite it probably retreated out of harms way.
Spotted on Jan 20, 2012
Submitted on Jan 20, 2012
6 Comments
I know it's a dreadful situation for the hopper but they normally move so quickly there is no opportunity to capture their wings at 'half way'. At least the spider has provided a great view. (nature provides)
WOW!..
totally spookifying!
It certainly has!
Thanks KarenL.
I couldn't resist this as a picture as it had a haunting quality.
Great shot Argybee!