Arachnid Collection (page 2)

Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. ) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis
Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) without preying on it. Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Palm spider (Nephila inaurata) in its web, female, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles

Deserta Grande wolf spider (Hogna ingens), Deserta Grande, Madeira, Portugal. Critically endangered

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. May

Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Andalusia, Spain, June

Whip scorpion (Heterophrynus elephas) hunting for food on a large tree root of the rainforest. Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru

Jumping spider (Salticidae sp), close up. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Green huntsman spider (Olios sp), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) captive male with iridescent fangs. Italy

Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) Kanuku Mountains, Guyana. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Crab spider (Epicadus heterogaster) on petals, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Huntsman spider (Megaloremmius leo) Andasibe, Madagascar. Endemic species

Great Fen / Raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius), adult female eating an invasive species of fish, Western mosquitofish, (Gambusia affinis), Alessandria, Italy, August

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) camouflaged on yellow flower. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, July

Earth tiger tarantula (Cyriopagopus sp) Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata) on edge of evening primrose flower, Surrey, England, UK, August

Long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata) in web at sunset. Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, UK, September

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider prey (Misumena vatia) to feed chicks, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)

Diadem spider, Cross spider, European garden spider -Araneus diadematus-, habitat Europe

Garden Spider hanging on thread of broken orb web Norfolk UK
FEU-585 Garden Spider hanging on thread of broken orb web Norfolk UK Araneus diadematus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) on web amongst long grass, Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cardinal jumper (Phidippus cardinalis) spider on a leaf, Florida, USA. Controlled conditions

Giant house spider (Eratigena atrica) close up showing large mandibles, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. September

Longhorn orb web spider (Macracantha arcuata), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata) close up, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK, April. Focus stacked image

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) on white flowerhead, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Crab spider (Xysticus sp. ) on balcony, Genova, Italy, May
Crab spider (Xysticus sp.) on balcony, Genova, Italy, May

Flower crab spider (Misumena vatia) in hunting pose on Honesty flowers, April, Bristol, UK

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) waiting for ambush on Borage flower, Podere Montecucco, Umbria, Italy

Madagascar Golden Orb Weaver (Nephila inaurata madagascariensis) female on the web, Isalo National Park, Southern Madagascar, Africa

Money spider (Linyphiidae) in its sheet web eating a beetle, backlit at sunset. Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, UK. October

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider (Misumena vatia) prey to nest, Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) spiderling, Derbyshire, UK, September

Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) female on heathland pool. Note wing of predated damselfly floating on waters surface under the spider. Dorset, UK. August

Female House spider (Tegenaria sp. ) at the mouth of her tubular silk retreat in an old stone wall
Female House spider (Tegenaria sp.) at the mouth of her tubular silk retreat in an old stone wall, Somerset, UK, September

Common lace weaver / Lace-webbed spider (Amaurobius similis) male in its web in an old stone wall at night, Wiltshire, UK, September

USA, California. Abstract red knee tarantula. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

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European Garden Spider, Cross Orbweaver, Cross Date:

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

Spider webs covered in dew, on a flowering Gorse bush, Peak District National Park, UK October

Scorpion (Heterometrus sp) fluorescing in ultraviolet light at night on forest floor, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Crab Spider (Thomisidae) waiting in an orchid to ambush its prey. Cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru. November

Jumping spider (Epocilla sp) Sai Kung, Hong Kong, China

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"Exploring the World of Arachnids: From Tarantulas to Mites and Spiders" Witness the incredible sight of a Tarantula, known as the Bird-eating Spider, carefully carrying its precious egg cocoon back to its nest. Meet the Mexican White Knee Tarantula Spider (SPH 2362 Acanthoscurria genicutata), beautifully captured by Steve Hopkin in this mesmerizing photograph from ARDEA LONDON. Behold the Tarentula or Baboon Spider as it emerges from its moulting process, showcasing nature's fascinating transformation. Discover the Heteropoda venatoria, also known as huntsman spider, displaying its impressive hunting skills in pursuit of prey. Marvel at a close-up view of a majestic Tarantula Spider, revealing intricate details on its face that highlight their unique features and adaptations for survival. Delve into the microscopic world with an SEM image capturing a Mite feasting on cheese - an astonishing reminder of nature's diversity and complexity. Uncover another tiny yet formidable creature through an SEM image featuring a Sheep tick - showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in various environments. Get up close and personal with another stunning shot capturing the captivating face of a Tarantula spider - truly demonstrating their beauty amidst their fearsome reputation. Encounter the Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) in all her yellow glory perched delicately on an Honesty flower in Bristol, UK - showcasing nature's vibrant palette at work. Explore beyond spiders as we delve into Sarcoptes scabiei, commonly known as scabies mite - reminding us that arachnids come in many forms and sizes. In this diverse collection of images and descriptions, we invite you to appreciate these extraordinary creatures that inhabit our world – from the large and intimidating Tarantulas to the microscopic yet equally fascinating mites.