huge creepy crawly things by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 18, 2007

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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)

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mapps

12:56PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

awesome :-)

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drag

12:57PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Ok so I have to say I am creeped out lol. Not my favorite critter but excellent shots. The bottom right one is fantastic.

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moochagoo

1:02PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Really creepy !!!

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MUSEWORX

1:07PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Superb documented and photographed!!!!

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sema_fox

2:04PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

The big story about small creation!!

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GiMi53

2:27PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

4 great images, Richard... it's nice to see that spiders also can have a place in Rendo's macro gallery !

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Onslow

2:29PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Nice collage of orb spiders :)

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annie5

2:44PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Great shot of this spider..I hate them too! Excellent collage.Excellent work :)

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abuyhia

2:49PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

wow..awesome!!!

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RobyHermida

2:51PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Excellent macro

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mcv

3:35PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Fine captures presented expertly, these photos make superb art and would also work well in any upscale nature book or biology textbook too!!!

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wildgoha

4:35PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

wow ! what a super spider serie in one ! Richard ! you know where to find special character to pose for you :)

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Bampster

4:52PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

great photos- but I have an aversion to spiders-not my favorite creature- still it is a nice job!!! Dragon flies have a certain grace and beauty- spiders tend to remind me of some people I have known over the years. Not at all nice!

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amota99517

5:31PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

These are great shots!!!

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drifterlee

7:16PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Interesting spiders. I don't think we have them here.

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soffy

7:21PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

WOW what an excellent collage of these beautiful spiders,fantastic details and shots Richard,excellent**

thevolunteer

7:23PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Spicers are one of the things I hate the most. Nothing personal, I just don't like them Lizards and snakes are just fine. I do love their webs though. So intricate. Aloha

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rainbows

7:33PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Love your shots, dear Richard... Am ithcing and coming out in red blotches looking at them.. ehi!! bugsville man ;-) Stopped typing to scratch. I am NOT a bug person. Hugs to you my fine and kind Sir. Diane. xx

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npauling

9:16PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

Beautiful markings on these spiders and great captures.

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vice

9:44PM | Sat, 18 August 2007

four great shots they all make me ittch they loook so real This has Vision Imagination Creativity and Excellence 5+ your friend VICE Remember get a COMMENT GIVE A COMMENT (THINK OF SOMTHING CLEVER AND DO CUT AND PASTE IF YOU HAVE TOO IT DOSEN'T TAKE LONG AND ITS GOOD FOR YOUR KARMA)

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