Bold Jumping Spider tries to nab a meal

Not particularly great pics but kind of fun. A couple weeks ago I was photographing the butterflies that were migrating through and hanging out on our miniature rose bushes. I spotted this mean looking dude staking out one of the flowers. It never tried to get one of the butterflies but when a bee would come, it would jump at it and try to snag it. It wasn’t successful during the time I was watching but it was kind of fun to see.

A Bold Jumping Spider prepares to pounce on a bee.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A Bold Jumping Spider prepares to pounce on a bee. (© Tony’s Takes)
A Bold Jumping Spider waits for a meal to arrive.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A Bold Jumping Spider waits for a meal to arrive. (© Tony’s Takes)
A Bold Jumping Spider prepares to pounce on a bee.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A Bold Jumping Spider prepares to pounce on a bee. (© Tony’s Takes)

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