Arachnid Collection (#6)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) waiting for prey on Meadow thistle (Cirsium dissectum). Dunsdon Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, England, UK. June

Bark Scorpion (Centruroides Vittatus) on mesquite bark

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Bangladesh, Srimongal, Spider and fine web

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Orchid and spider

Bordered orb-weaver spider (Neoscona adianta) on dew covered web, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. July

Fauna KdN t066 Epeira - Arachnida
Epeira - Arachnida

Bordered orbweaver (Neoscona adianta), Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. July

Brassy Longhorn Beetle (Nemophora metallica) feeding on Small Scabious, Hutchinsons Bank, New Addington, south London, England, UK, August

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

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Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

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Wasp spider, Argiope bruennichi, on the web waiting Date:

Golden orb spiders (Nephila sp) on the shores of Lake Er Hai. Dali, Yunnan, China

Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) female resting on the surface of a moorland pool, photographed with a fisheye lens to show surrounding habitat. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, June

Pink-toed tarantula (Avicularia avicularia), female waiting in ambush outside daytime lair in palm tree trunk. Heath River, Tambopata / Bahuaja-Sonene Reserves, Amazonia, Peru / Bolivia border

Money spider (Tenuiphantes sp) tiptoeing behaviour on dandelion seed head. Spiders can stand on tiptoes and produced silk to balloon and travel with the airflow

Dew on spiderweb with Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) in the background, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, El Bosque, southern Spain, April

Garden Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus) wrapping its Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) prey in silk, Bristol, UK, September. Sequence 4/10

Victorian satirical cartoon on the Art Dealer
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Art Dealer. Within this spiders gilded cave, Young Genius finds an early grave; The Dealer sucks the very brains, Of Art

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

Japanese Art, Sketch of a Bird and spider
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of a Bird and spider

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Ant Mimic Spider - killing Asian Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) prey (note Spider even lifts up its front forelegs to resemble ant antennae - myrmecomorphy) - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Wolf Spiders (Pardosa sp. ), male RIGHT waving palps in courtship display
Wolf Spiders (Pardosa sp.), male RIGHT waving palps in courtship display. Peak District National Park, Derbyhsire, UK. May

USA, California. Emperor scorpion under black light. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The Transformation of Arachne into a Spider, 1775. Artist: W Walker
The Transformation of Arachne into a Spider, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Female Spider, 1578. Artist: Joris Hoefnagel
Female Spider, 1578

Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) in its typical web with a prominent zigzag shape, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Female Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) sitting in her web, Balloerveld, The Netherlands, Drenthe

Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) in web, Temperate North America

Unidentified juvenile Tarantula, Rio Mormon, Peru

Tarantula (Tapinauchenius latipes) eating an Anoles Lizard, Rio Mormon, Peru

Jumping Spider portrait, Singapore

Tarantula spider in threatening pose (Trochosa singoriensis). South Tuva, Russia

Whip Spider Or Tailess Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America
Whip Spider Or Tailless Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America

Northern Gold Tarantula, Aphonopelma sp

Tick (Ixodidae), view from above

Spider (Araneae), internal anatomy, cross-section

Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus spp. ), large spider notorious for its neurotoxic venom
Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus spp.), large spider notorious for its neurotoxic venom

Illustration of Bolas spider (Cladomelea debeeri) catching moth with sticky lure at the end of a thread

European garden spider or cross spider -Araneus diadematus-, female on her web on a house wall, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European garden spider -Araneus diadematus-, spider of the year 2010

Wolf Spider (Lycosidae), Australia
Macro portrait of a (Lycosidae) Wolf Spider carrying its young on its back, Australia. Wolf Spiders are found throughout Australia

Red Knee Tarantula, Brachypelma smithi, Mexico
Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), Mexico

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Noble False Widow Spider - adult male standing on white background Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Steatoda nobilis) Date:

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Common House Spider - Catching and biting bumble bee prey (Tegenaria gigantea) Date:

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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.