Arachnid Collection (#7)

Green Spider - UK
SPH-895 Green Spider UK Araniella cucurbitina Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pepsis heros, tarantula hawk wasp
The tarantula hawk wasp has a wingspan of 11cm, and a body length up to 7cm. As their name suggests, they feed on tarantual spiders

Dermatophagoides sp. dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a dust mite. Dust mites are secondary to pollen as a cause for allergies and they live in bedding, soft furniture and carpets

Sarcoptes scabiei, scabies mite
Scanning electron microscope image of an itch or scabies mite, a parasite that infests a wide variety of mammalian hosts including man

Macrocheira kaempferi, giant Japanese giant spider crab
Specimen of the giant Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi). This bottom-feeding, deep-sea crustacean is the largest crab in the world reaching a leg span of almost 4m

Dermatophagoides pteronyssius, dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image showing a dust mite (x 250 on standard 9cm wide print). This image has been artificially coloured by a computer

Cribellate Spider SPH 902 Female, UK. Amaurobius ferox © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-902 Cribellate Spider / Black Lace-weaver - Female UK Amaurobius ferox Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tarantula spider - face, spider lives in burrow in woods in river Tes-Hem valley, typical; June; South Tuva
ANZ-946 Tarantula spider - face South Tuva, Russia Trochosa singoriensis Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scorpion Tracks on yellow dune sand leading to long shadow Namib Dune Belt, Namibia, Africa
KAT-265 Scorpion - Tracks on yellow dune sand leading to long shadow Namib Dune Belt, Namibia, Africa Parabuthus villosus Rare among scorpions as they are active during the day actively hunting for

Tarantula spider - close-up of face living in woods on river Tes-Hem bank, typical; June; South Tuva, Russia Tu32. 3012
ANZ-918 Tarantula spider - close-up of face South Tuva, Russia Trochosa singoriensis Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The diving bell spider or water spider (Argyroneta aquatica), top, and its diving bell, bottom. This is the only species of spider known to live nearly all the time underwater

Spider Web on a misty day
An orb weavers web accumulates dew on a misty day in Oregon with ripening apples in the background; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Female Golden Silk Orb-Weaver (Nephila), Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia

Scorpion Walking Through The Desert; Swakopmund, Namibia

A Spider Waits In Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Candy Cane Spider On A Flower; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A European Garden Spider Waits In Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Black And Yellow Argiope Spider Guards Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

An Orb-Weaver Spider Rests On Her Web; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Spider Tries To Dry Off; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Spiders Web Collects Dew On A Summer Morning; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Spider on a black background

Malmignatte Spider Or Karakurt. Latrodectus Tredecimguttatus

Side view of a Red Kneed Tarantula

Back-lit Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) with European Grass Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) on web spanning dew-covered leaves and stems, Stover Country Park, Devon, United Kingdom

Young female European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) in web, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Tarantula (Megaphobema sp) portrait, Rio Momon, Peru

Tarantula (Dryptopelma sp) portrait, Rio Momon, Peru

Tarantula (Avicularia sp) juvenile, Rio Momon, Peru

Jumping Spider (Bavia aericeps) two females fighting, Australia

Picture No. 11980915
spider, Dipluridae, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Canon del Rio Claro, Antioquia, Colombia spider, Dipluridae, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Can del Ru Claro, Antioquia, Colombia Date:

Picture No. 11980806
Golden Silk Orbweaver, spider, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia Date:

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Goliath Bird-eater Spider, Theraphosa blondi, Native to the Rain Forest Regions of South America

Red Claw Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus cavimanus, Native to Africa

Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator, Native to Africa

Picture No. 11808327
Adult female of false widow spider (Steatoda paykulliana) simulates death, Liguria, Italy Date:

Picture No. 11806881
Spider Spider with egg sac on web Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Bark Scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda, front view

Banana Spider or Brazilian Wandering Spider, Phoneutria fera, side view

Orb Web Spider (Araneidae) weaving spiral through web frame erected between tree branches

Illustration, Whip Scorpion (Uropygi)

Scorpion (Scorpiones)

Illustration of spider with fangs clearly visible, front view

Illustration of a Water spider (Argyroneta aquatica)

Illustration of False black widow spider (Steatoda sp. ) hanging upside down from a plant, weaving a web
Illustration of False black widow spider (Steatoda sp.) hanging upside down from a plant, weaving a web

Illustration of pair of Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp. ), larger female and smaller male
Illustration of pair of Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp.), larger female and smaller male, hanging upside down from a spider web in courtship ritual

Picture No. 11676060
Huntsman Spider female in bathtub 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.