My favourite Arsenal supporter, the taciturn Prof. T, posted a picture of what looked like a species of crab spider. However, even with the best eyes in the world positive ID is proving well nigh impossible, even with the help of Google. It also meant trawling my spider files to find a match up. During … More Incy Wincy
Pink Flower Crab Spider. (Thomisus ) They have been very thin on the ground the past couple of seasons but I found three this week so maybe there will be more before summer is over? The family Thomisidae is a large family with 160 genera and about 2000 known species. In Southern Africa they … More Incy Wincy
Golden orb weaver (Nephila senegalensis) . Found in one of the Lemon Trees yesterday. Ark.
When I popped outside just after sunset to look at the Great Conjunction I came across this young lady making a web over some strelitzias. With the aid of a torch I was able to take a few half-decent shots. Isn’t she gorgeous! Garden Orb Weaver.
Garden Orb Weaver after first moult – Topside. 25/4/2020 Ark.
Crab Spider. Back Garden, this afternoon. Ark.
Garden Orb Spider. First time I have encountered this species in the garden. What a treat! Underside. Ark.
Tiny hairy field spider photographed this afternoon using a cellphone as my Canon is currently on the blink. Photo credit: Ems. As we are all about to fully batten down the hatches, I’ll dedicate this to my missus and all you hooligans out there. Ark.
Recently rescued rain spider. It took almost a week for the wasp venom to wear off and while there are still signs of paralysis this one seems in better shape than the previous one. He’s taking water, but no food just yet. Good morning! Me and my pal soon after my morning jog. Ems … More International Rescue
A call to, ”Come and look who’s in the Table Tennis Shed!” had me grabbing my camera and tootling up the garden path. And when I saw this young lady, I was grinning from ear to ear. As you can see, only a baby. So sparse have the Rain Spiders been at our spot this … More Sunday Smile!
Crab Spider. 25 June ’19 So scarce these past two years that seeing this very handsome young lady among a patch of lavender had me smiling from ear to ear. Ark
Mrs Bert takes a stroll. The ”white line” is a strand of web. Ark.
A Tale Unfolds 