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Brief Encounter (Nature)

Challenge #230 in the Life in the Natural World series. Hosted by RuthC.

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For this challenge, show us two or more insects and/or spiders, (or other small arthropods) who encounter or confront each other, perhaps just in passing, maybe eyeing off a potential mate OR hoping the other insect/spider will be their next meal. For this challenge, the insects or spiders should not be devouring each other, or mating.... just meeting, in their natural environment. Macro and close-ups welcome. SIZE: 1,600px MAXIMUM ON LONGER SIDE.

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Saturday, 26th November, 2016 (GMT)

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Saturday, 3rd December, 2016 – Friday, 9th December, 2016 (GMT)

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Saturday, 10th December, 2016 – Friday, 16th December, 2016 (GMT)

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Territorial Dispute on a Marsh Sow-thistle

by maybrit

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This shot shows the end of a territorial dispute between a Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) and Small Blue (Cupido minimus) on the flower. The Small blue was there first, but the fiery Small Copper won in 30 secs!

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens:	Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Submitted:	Sunday, 4th December, 2016 21:52 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 27th August, 2016
Focal length:	250 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1250 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	1000
Notes:	Cropping and minimal enhancements.
Views:	227
Galleries:	View this photo in maybrit's gallery

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