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I took the top 2(same) at Turtle Creek Wednesday and the other 2(different) Thursday at Samuel farm park
hope you are not too creeped out by these critters.thanks for viewing and any comments
I dedicate this to Leeco a very fine critter photographer
Yellow Garden Spider
image of Yellow Garden SpiderArgiope auranita Typical Orb Weavers, Family Araneidae
This distinctive spider is often noticed because of its large size and its habit of building webs in gardens and grassy areas near houses. It is most typically found in tall grasslands.
The small cephalothorax is tipped with silver hairs, and the slightly oval abdomen is patterned yellow (sometimes orange) and black. A black mid-stripe with four white spots in the center marks the top of the abdomen. The legs are black with yellow-orange stripes. The upper portion of the legs is more solidly colored orange-yellow. Females are much larger than males and can reach lengths of 19-28mm as compared to 5-8mm for males.
This spider can be found sitting head-down at its web's hub where a zig-zag silk band, the stabilimentum, extends vertically from the center. A variety of insects may fall prey to this spider, especially grasshoppers and katydids. Certain species of smaller spiders use yellow garden spider webs as their own and may feed on the tiny insects caught in the web.
http://www.mdc.mo.gov/nathis/arthopo/mospider/kinds.htm#anchor867492
Comments (105)
Littlejock
Great Collage. Excellent colours. Hugs
claude19
For one or two weeks, your photographs have been worthy of an excellent entomologist !!! Merci Richard !!!
Syltermermaid
I really don't like spider, but to see this macros I must say, it looks very interesting!! But still I would say if my husband want a tarantula as pet that is a reason for a divorce!!!LOL Hugs Ute
pops
Excellent photos and detail
bebert
i preferd butterfly :) , but very nice collage !!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive photo series Richard....!!! Fabulous work....!!!
OldHippieKeyboard
Judging from some of these comments I'd say you have the "creep" factor turned up pretty high for this collection. At least they're still able to see the beauty of your photos, as do I. Bravo!
Skyback
Interesting work!
2Loose2Trek
What excellent macros these are. Well done!
bpclarke
Wonderful captures, each and every one. I like spiders outside, not inside, so this one is okay. ;o) These shots are awesome. Bunny
Denys234
Excellent captures!!
hipps13
Hi Richard I do not like spiders at all I am surprised that I was able to read the information you kindly provided LOL excellent work, I do agree but Mina has the right idea Sweet day to you with a smile Linda
B_PEACOCK
Excellent shots Richard
magnus073
Wonderful image Richard, it is unreal the level of detail that you managed to capture.
jif3d
The OZ version has a yellow web and is called the Golden Orb Spider, it seems your version has dinner in the bag ! Fine series of macros Richard ! ~Cheers~ :o)
shadownet
I always thought these were one of the most interesting of spiders. Some really great captures!
angelbearzs
wow she is very beatiful!!!:)
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous collage Rick ;-)
redchilicat
Excellent collage! I am not creeped out, I have these things living in my yard. :-)
Janiss
Oh my "prefered worker"... such marvelous and perfect idea... great collage my friend!
Zorg1955
Great collage ! and thaks a lot the lesson ;-)
mansco
Splendid composition, love all it's details ;O)
ricksposts
Outstanding collage...your art is so well detailed...excellent presentation!!!
evielouise
I came across a black widow one day when hosing outside and it barely touch my hand UGHHHHHH!! the way I screamed I think my friend in Arizona heard me lol from Ca that is __ great shots though ::::
1010
This creeps me out Richard, way to close for comfort. Where's my can of Raid!!!!
brycek
WOW..Excellent captures Richard. Fantastic work and info!!
Ionel
Excellent captures! I couldn't find a spider over here all summer!!!
DennisReed
Cool Critter Richard, or is that AKA Spiderman! ;)
Burpee
Yeeeeukkkkk!!!!I have nightmares of being webbed...shiver!!
XoxoTree
I followed my brother and the bully that lived sup the hill. We went through all the fields as he captured 85 of these horrible spiders. Then he filled the jar that was now their home with water. He walked up to my mom whom was holding babies in each arm. He held the jar of 85 spiders hidden behind him. He stated he had a gift for her; she thought how wonderful maybe it was a munch of followers. Instead he pulled out the large mayo jar and shook the spiders in water in front of her face. I being only five knew we did wrong and I watch my mommas face turn gray as the spiders swilled and floated to the top. i thought she was going to die., But it was us who died in out tears after she spanked the hell out of us....lol I don't blame her. today when I see a spider I run like hell. I can't look at this image closely cause I'll run and scream...lol. I am guessing it's a damn good shot coming from you!