Maratus amabilisMaratus amabilis Prey

The Maratus amabilis are daily hunters (like all members of the genus Maratus), feeding primarily on small insects, especially those that come within their reach, including flies, moths, wasps, bees, winged ants and grasshoppers.

Maratus amabilis with prey, NSW © Michael Doe
Maratus amabilis with prey, NSW © Michael Doe
Maratus amabilis with prey, NSW © Michael Doe
Maratus amabilis with prey, NSW © Michael Doe

Footnote & References

  1. Photographs (Project Maratus) © Michael Doe
  2. Michael Doe on Flickr – spiderphotography21 and michael doe (Project Maratus)

Maratus amabilisMaratus amabilis Prey

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