Arachnid Collection (page 3)

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

Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp. ) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia
Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp.) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia

Dandy jumping spider (Portia schultzi) Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Wood scorpion (Cercophonius sp) William Bay National Park, Western Australia. Meetyourneighbours.net project

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) adult female, PA, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, USA, June

Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius) female. Captive, endemic to North America

Jumping spider (Salticidae) hunting among vegetation, San Jose, Costa Rica

Four-spot orb weaver spider (Araneus quadratus) male approaching larger female to mate. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) in limestone cave. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. January

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

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Jumping Spider - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator)

Taratantula Spider, Mashpi, Reserva Mashpi Amagusa, Pichincha, Ecuador

Wolf Spider (Pardosa sp. ), Male, on dew-covered grass, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Wolf Spider (Pardosa sp.), Male, on dew-covered grass, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, UK

Frigga sp. jumping spider, Lowland rainforest, Costa Rica

Mexican Red-knee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) portrait, Mexico

Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

Argiope fasciata or Argiope Bruennuchi at the center of its cobweb is waiting for prey. Montevecchia, Lecco, Italy, Europe

Tiny Bathroom Spider - Common in bathrooms in UK houses (only 2 mm long) Location: Hotel room, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
SPH-3303 Tiny Bathroom Spider - Common in bathrooms in UK houses (only 2 mm long) Location: Hotel room, Newquay, Cornwall

Portrait of a jumping spider
Antoni Figueras

An adult golden silk spider (Trichonephila clavipes) in its web, Caletas, Costa Rica, Central America

Jumping spider (Heliophanus sp. ) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. April
Jumping spider (Heliophanus sp.) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. April

Jumping spider (Hypositticus pubescens) male, resting on leaf, Lucerne, Switzerland. June. Focus stacked

Jumping spider (Lyssomanes sp. ) female, guarding its eggs on a leaf, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Focus stacked
Jumping spider (Lyssomanes sp.) female, guarding its eggs on a leaf, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Focus stacked

Ivory Ornamental Treespider, after dark
Michael Pankratz

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata), female, waiting in curl of Oak (Quercus sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England. UK. September. Focus Stacked

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata), male, in alert pose, ready to jump. Buckinghamshire, England. UK. August. Focus Stacked

Spined orbweaver spider (Micrathena gracilis) on leaf. El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Mexican redknee tarantula reflected on mirror. Date: 31-12-1999

Black and white of Mexican redknee tarantula reflected on mirror. Date: 31-12-1999

Mole Cricket, Scorpion and Grasshopper, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490335 Mole Cricket, Scorpion and Grasshopper, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp. ) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May
Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

European cave spider (Meta menardi) pendulous egg sac containing its brood of young, hanging in cave, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. November

Female Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying egg sac, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. June

Male Jumping spider (Euophrys frontalis) close up, Derbyshire, UK. May. Focus stacked image

Bejeweled
Atul Saluja

Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose. Meeth Quarry nature reserve, Devon, UK. June

Mexican redknee tarantula on colorful feathers

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Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), Mexico Date: 20/06/2011

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Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), Mexico Date: 20/06/2011

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Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), Mexico Date: 20/06/2011

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A Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus) Date: 27/07/2006

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Usambara Orange Baboon Spider, Pternochilus murinus, Native to Central Eastern and Southern Africa. Habitat: Hot Scrublands Date: 30/07/2008

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Usambara Orange Baboon Spider, Pternochilus murinus, Native to Central Eastern and Southern Africa. Habitat: Hot Scrublands Date: 30/07/2008

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Goliath Bird-eater Spider, Theraphosa blondi, Native to the Rain Forest Regions of South America Date: 30/07/2008

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South African Hissing Scorpion, Opistothalmus glabifrons, Native to Mozambique Date: 30/07/2008

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South African Hissing Scorpion, Opistothalmus glabifrons, Native to Mozambique Date: 30/07/2008

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Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion, Opistothalmus walbergii, Native to Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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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.