Dew Drop Spider by Leeco
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Description
Nikon 7900 image.
This little beauty is a "kleptoparasite". They steal food from the webs of other spiders. It is a species named Argyrodes nephilae. I found several of them next to the web of a female Black and Yellow Argiope.
This species spins a horizontal strand or two of silk just a few mm away from the web of the spider they steal from. They then creep out and feed from prey that has been caught by someone else. Of course they have to be very careful because they could just as easily be caught and eaten themselves. They are pretty good at it though, lol. I have seen them feed from the same meal, at the same time, as the much much much larger Argiope.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (21)
eborg1
Wow, I have never seen this spider before. Great pic!
angelbearzs
that is very nice image!!!:)
DreamersWish
That is incredibly detailed photography! I have never seen one before and just look at it's metalic looking body! Superb photography!
MrsLubner
This is an awesome spider! Look at those colors. Wow. And so tiny...you really did a great job here with the focus and clarity. The pov and the finger as a comparison for size... it all works!
muse27
Quite a flashy spider friend you have there... :o) Really superb image! I love the details! I have never seen or heard of this spider before, so thanks for sharing him with us. What else can I say? WOW!
keeneye
Unbelievable??? what a great shot!!!!!!!
JeffG7BRJ
It looks like it is wrapped in foil, a metalic spider. Fantastic macro photography! Bravo !!!!!!
gradient
Looks like he's got himself wrapped in aluminum foil...LOL! Never seen a spider like him before...thx for sharing this.
mrmadmikie
So cool and brave. Something new to look for but not hold.
LadyRembrandt
Great shot. It amazes me how you captures those. Next time you have that lil guy on your finger (or a relative of his) move into the sunshine so you can capture great shadows from his legs and body. Nice work Lee
kimariehere
never bfore seen a spider like that - hey looks like its in spider superhero outfit hehe awesome macro lee!!!.... brilliant work- GOSH, how the heck do you find so many bugs out there?!!!
bpclarke
What a beautiful little spider you have captured! It looks like a piece of jewelery. Superb capture. Bunny
BibbyBear
A brilliant macro shot. I love the way his body looks like a gem with the coloured reflections. Fantastic capture and commentary. xx
RedundantlyAbundant
I love this image! I am big into quality insect macros...thanks for the info on this species...the time you spent is appreciated...I had never heard of this type of spider.
mamabobbijo
Very cool. I do drop spiders every time they land on me! My son yells at me, he loves them.
tizjezzme
Excellent shot of this cool looking spider! Never seen one of these before... I'm even facinated with your finger print.. :) Excellent details in this entire shot.
Richardphotos
awesome little spider and more so your capture
lizzibell
Nice capture...
Natali_a
Fantastic macro !!!!!!!
yorkshire_pud
WOW This is one awesome looking spider!! Looks metalic!! Great shot ;O)
FCLittle
What a fascinating spider...such an intersting overall shape, not to mention that silver abdomen!