Dew Drop Spider - reprise by Leeco

Photography • Macro • posted on Oct 13, 2007

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Nikon 7900 image. At the beginning of August, I posted an image of one of these spiders. I have seen a number of them since then and about 2 weeks ago, I got another shot of one. These spiders are very tiny as you can see and I have not been able to focus on one when it is on it's web. I need a larger surface to lock onto, so I used my finger. That also gives a visual size reference. These spiders seem to have some relationship with much larger species because they feed from the prey that the large spider has trapped in it's web. Usually the large species has been Black and Yellow Argiopes but occasionally they are seen in the webs of Spiny Crablike Spiders. I think the species is interesting and this view gives a better view of the cone shaped body than my last image did. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee.

Comments (20)

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nosawayne

12:18AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Very cool!

MrsLubner

12:25AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

This is a beautiful spider! And so very tiny. But don't get the wrong idea...its still a spider and I'll leave you to let them crawl on you ...not on me.:-) Stupendous macro!

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mhyrdin

1:56AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

I'm not going to love spiders LOL ! but i must say that this macro is perfect !

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krakosky

3:21AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

beautiful spider and great macro

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durleybeachbum

3:42AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

A beautiful creature and very clever of you to get such a lovely shot. Thankyou for putting so much info with your pics, it's very interesting!

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JeffG7BRJ

3:50AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Great macro, the spider looks like it has been painted with a metalic paint, he could be the prince at the 'Ugly Bug Ball'.

Liam.

6:46AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Excellent with that metallic look.

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LadyRembrandt

8:19AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Very cool and very brave of you..lol

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Fidelity2

1:21PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Outstanding image.

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Richardphotos

3:08PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

exceptional clarity Lee

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amlondono

4:00PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Magnificent Macro , Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!

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RobyHermida

5:24PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Very nice work..............Well done my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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bpclarke

5:28PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

They are very beautiful. Like Mrs Lubner, I will let you allow them to crawl on you and get these magnificent captures whilst I just walk by because I couldn't focus on them since I had no focal reference. Bunny

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