Episyrphus balteatus prey to Misumena vatia - 100-40d-07663

Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) caught by a well camouflaged White Death Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) on Hypericum 'Hidcote' yellow flower.

I photographed what I thought was a strangely inactive Marmalade hoverfly. Though inactive, photography was difficult due to wind movement. I did not notice the spider until reviewing images on computer screen. This prompted me to return and try and find the spider later that same day.

Location: Surrey, UK.

100% crop from original image.

Camera: Canon EOS 40D DSLR.

Lens: Leica - Leitz Wetzlar Macro-Elmarit-R 1:2.8/60

Settings: ~F/11, 1/260s, ISO 200, camera flash with home-made extender/diffuser.