Wasp Spider by Enmos

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 26, 2004

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Thanks for viewing ! Comments are welcome... Ok now, im allright i just got a bit depressed... but im back now ;o) The species is Argiope bruennichi. Common name is Wasp Spider. This is the male. It's a spider found accross most of Europe and the south of England. Because of its markings this spider is also known as the 'wasp-spider'. This spider builds a vertical orb web with vertical zig-zag band of silk (stabilimentum) and catches insects such as grasshoppers. This spider displays special behaviour for certain insect prey. For example, the bombadier beetle, a beetle that squirts hot gas from the tip of its abdomen could be damaging for a spider to catch. Argiope bruennichi however has a cunning strategy to overcome this problem, when a bombadier beetle lands in the spider's web, the spider will quickly approach the beetle wrap it in silk and leave it to expend all its chemical deterrant, when the it has done this the spider will then kill and eat the beetle safely. The male of the species is much smaller and can often be seen in or near a female's web waiting for her to complete her final moult. After her final moult the female becomes sexually mature and her chelicerae (jaws) will be soft for a short time. During this short time the male can mate with the female without fear of being eaten. This spider reaches its biggest during August when the females are full of eggs. They are harmless, though in the very unlikely event of a bite the effects are likely to be mild swelling and itching at the site of the bite. Hope you like :o) More will follow on this spider :o) Btw. sorry for the long info text, i was kinda excited lol Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my last upload, "The End" !! Many thanks, Enmos PS. I will catch up with commenting soon.

Comments (50)

Tedz

4:50PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

As I slowly aim My Spray Can....at the last moment, I decide to turn it on Myself...Your Love of Bugz....is ok with Me....now, give Yourself a "huggy" :]

HebeDreams

6:14PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

Wow! That is an awesome shot! The details and colors are amazing. Excellent!

kennyliu

6:31PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

Very colorful spider!!! 'Vow'

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tesla

7:02PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

Awesome looking spider!!!You definitely did him justice with this shot!!!V

hammond73

7:33PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

I can see why it's called a wasp spider with the yellow and black stripes. Thanks for the lesson on the wasp spider. The planet is just filled with wonderous little things to behold.

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DJB

8:35PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

don't be sorry for the long text.Was a good read. I kind of thought all spiders wrapped their prey for Sunday dinners.This is one totallly clear shot.Don't know how you manage these.V

logiloglu

8:49PM | Thu, 26 August 2004

perfect,Jeroen. love your style. vote !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

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addiek

1:11AM | Fri, 27 August 2004

A splendid colour job in this one. The DOF is excellently managed. I keep finding a spider a bit like this one when I hit the country. It pairs its legs up just like an X just like yours.

andre75

2:09AM | Fri, 27 August 2004

OMG. Perfect shot. I admire your skill.

PapaGuru

2:52AM | Fri, 27 August 2004

Colourful invader of the south, excellent macro-shooting :)

funkandjazz

3:53AM | Fri, 27 August 2004

Fantastic color and clarity! Excellent photography! :)

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creanum

6:50AM | Fri, 27 August 2004

marvellous........

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danob

9:57AM | Fri, 27 August 2004

Lovely image Jeroen, nature and her mysteries wonder why the need to imitate the wasp.. The spitting spider is also facinating as they catch them from a safe distance

maudawg

5:28PM | Fri, 27 August 2004

I enjoy spiders, 'cept when they bite, this is one of the best macro shots I've seen in 35 years of "playing" with photography. This goes back to Roman Vishniaks heyday as a photomicographer.

novalee

8:20PM | Fri, 27 August 2004

Excellent macro Enmos... did you use a tripod for this ? I find I shake a lot when I'm trying to get this close.. what's your secret for the clarity in your macros? C'mon,, fess up ;o)

redpill

2:05PM | Sat, 28 August 2004

Excellent sharp shot ... you are great sharpshooter :o) !!! Great spider pose too!!!

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Ladyhawk

5:04PM | Mon, 30 August 2004

I'm very happy your doing better,been there know how hard it is to get back,:0)WELCOME BACK!!I know I'm late,sorry!! I LOVE your spider shots they always amaze me,this is so beautifully shot it's breath takeing,love the info to thats awsome (V)!!!!! :0) @-}--

Raven_427

2:06PM | Wed, 01 September 2004

Thanks for your info and the image. Always a pleasure!

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FearaJinx

9:44PM | Mon, 06 September 2004

LOVLY shodows in this! It's brings out the shape of the spider very well! Thanks For the info, in the states we have a spider simalar to this one called the golden orb weaver spider. I have pictures of it in my gallery if you'd like to go see them...they arn't as good and clear as yours but I like those spiders cause they arn't mean looking either! I found out I feel better after getting my pictures back and they turn out okay....that's when my depression goes away. I hope you feel better soon!

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