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#BNWMacro
Golden Silk Orb-Weaver (Trichonephila clavipes) with its web.
#macro #macrophotography #closeup #EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #monochrome #Arachnida #spider #NikonZ6iii #NikkorZMC

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Los uropígidos se llaman vinagrillos o vinagrones porque se defienden disparando un ácido que huele a vinagre.
#aracnido #arachnida

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•Philaeus chrysops ♀️

#philaeuschrysops #Salticidae #Arachnida #Spider #ParcoAltaMurgia #wildlifephotography
#Afni #Apulia #Italy

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Hauswinkelspinne an hellgrauer Betonwand mit kleinen Einsprenkelungen

Hauswinkelspinne an hellgrauer Betonwand mit kleinen Einsprenkelungen

'Gattung Raubtier'
#FotoVorschlag
#Arachnida
Heimische Hauswinkelspinne

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Arácnido aproximadamente triangular con las dos patas traseras en dos de sus vértices. Estas patas, más gruesas, tienen púas grandes en el primer segmento.

Arácnido aproximadamente triangular con las dos patas traseras en dos de sus vértices. Estas patas, más gruesas, tienen púas grandes en el primer segmento.

Los opiliones goniléptidos Sadocus ingens viven en los bosques de Chile. Los machos se distinguen de las hembras por las espinas o apófisis en el último par de patas. 📷Bárbara Daniela Jara Ríos #aracnido #arachnida

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"Macracantha arcuata"
🕷️🖌️
#acuarela #watercolour
#araneidae
#arachnida
#spider

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Crassignatha shunani

Crassignatha shunani

This new study evaluates the monophyly of Asian dwarf orb-weavers (Crassignatha), describing four new species and providing notes on their distribution. 🕷️

🔗 Access the #OA the study here: doi.org/10.3897/zse....

#newspecies #phylogenetic #analysis #biodiversity #spiders #Arachnida

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#MacroMonday
A Crab Spider and a Bumble Bee on the same frame on a Purple Coneflower.
#macro #macrophotography #EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #closeup #CrabSpider #Arachnida #BumbleBee #Insecta #NikonPhotography #NikonZ9

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Golden Silk Orb Weaver

(@londonzoo.bsky.social, London November 2025)

#photography #macrophotography #animalphotgraphy #zoophotography #zoo #animals #invertebrates #arachnids #arachnida #spiders #GoldenOrbWeaver #OrbWeaver #ZSL #LondonZoo #London

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Eine Listspinne sitzt auf rauer, von Flechten bewachsener Baumrinde. Die Spinne zeigt die charakteristischen Merkmale der Pisauridae-Familie: einen langgestreckten, hellbraun gestreiften Körper mit deutlichem Längsmuster, auffallend lange, dünn behaarte Beine und die typische flache Haltung mit seitlich ausgestreckten Vorderbeinen. Der schmale Körperbau und die Beinstellung sind typisch für diese Jagdspinnen, die keine Netze bauen, sondern aktiv auf Beute lauern. Die Rinde zeigt verschiedene Braun- und Grautöne mit strukturierter, verwitterter Oberfläche.

Eine Listspinne sitzt auf rauer, von Flechten bewachsener Baumrinde. Die Spinne zeigt die charakteristischen Merkmale der Pisauridae-Familie: einen langgestreckten, hellbraun gestreiften Körper mit deutlichem Längsmuster, auffallend lange, dünn behaarte Beine und die typische flache Haltung mit seitlich ausgestreckten Vorderbeinen. Der schmale Körperbau und die Beinstellung sind typisch für diese Jagdspinnen, die keine Netze bauen, sondern aktiv auf Beute lauern. Die Rinde zeigt verschiedene Braun- und Grautöne mit strukturierter, verwitterter Oberfläche.

Listspinnen (Pisaura mirabilis) gehören zu den Raubspinnen (Pisauridae) und sind meiner Meinung nach eine der schönsten heimischen Spinnenarten.

#spiders #arachnidae #spider #Artenvielfalt #natur #nature #spinne #spinnen #Arachnida

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Bizarre alien-like creature found in Norwich marshland An unearthly species new to Norfolk, between a spider and a scorpion, has been discovered lurking within the city's marshes for the first time.

Bizarre aliens land in Norwich.
Read all about it!
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2563505...
#pseudoscorpions #unearthly #arachnida @vannabartlett.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

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Oplitidae, Uropodina, Mesostigmata

Oplitidae, Uropodina, Mesostigmata

Oplitidae, Uropodina, Mesostigmata

Oplitidae, Uropodina, Mesostigmata

Ibland får jag kvalster på posten:
utgangspunktnykarleby.blogspot.com/2025/12/opli...

#Invertebrate 🐙
#Acari #Kvalster #Uropodina #Punkit #Mites #Oplitidae #Mesostigmata #Arachnida

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A beautifully patterned spider for #InsectThursday. I know spiders aren’t insects but I thought this one is rather lovely. #Spiders #Arachnida

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Kraamwebspin | Nursery-web spider
(Pisaura mirabilis), vrouw | female

#nationaalparkveluwezoom #posbank #spin #spider #arachnida #insectphotography #ElkeDagEenInsect

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Ein Moosskorpion der Gattung Neobisium auf steinigem Untergrund, Rückenansicht. Das Tier zeigt einen dunkelgrünen, glänzenden Hinterleib mit deutlichen Segmentierungen und einen rotbraunen Vorderkörper mit kräftigen Scheren. Die charakteristischen Pedipalpen sind gebogen und mit feinen Härchen besetzt.

Ein Moosskorpion der Gattung Neobisium auf steinigem Untergrund, Rückenansicht. Das Tier zeigt einen dunkelgrünen, glänzenden Hinterleib mit deutlichen Segmentierungen und einen rotbraunen Vorderkörper mit kräftigen Scheren. Die charakteristischen Pedipalpen sind gebogen und mit feinen Härchen besetzt.

Seitenansicht eines Moosskorpions auf verwittertem Holz mit Flechten. Der Pseudoskorpion präsentiert seinen segmentierten, schwarzgrünen Opisthosoma und die langen, schlanken Cheliceren. Die Pedipalpen sind nach oben gebogen, die Beine sind hell gefärbt und zeigen die typische Körperhaltung dieser Spinnentiere.

Seitenansicht eines Moosskorpions auf verwittertem Holz mit Flechten. Der Pseudoskorpion präsentiert seinen segmentierten, schwarzgrünen Opisthosoma und die langen, schlanken Cheliceren. Die Pedipalpen sind nach oben gebogen, die Beine sind hell gefärbt und zeigen die typische Körperhaltung dieser Spinnentiere.

Moosskorpion auf einem grünen Blatt in leicht erhöhter Körperposition. Der stark segmentierte Hinterleib ist gut erkennbar, die rotbraunen Scheren sind gespreizt. Das kleine Spinnentier zeigt seine acht Laufbeine und die charakteristische skorpionähnliche Körperform, jedoch ohne den Giftstachel echter Skorpione.

Moosskorpion auf einem grünen Blatt in leicht erhöhter Körperposition. Der stark segmentierte Hinterleib ist gut erkennbar, die rotbraunen Scheren sind gespreizt. Das kleine Spinnentier zeigt seine acht Laufbeine und die charakteristische skorpionähnliche Körperform, jedoch ohne den Giftstachel echter Skorpione.

Nahaufnahme eines Moosskorpions auf einem behaarten grünen Blatt. Der dunkel gestreifte, ovale Hinterleib kontrastiert mit den helleren Beinen und dem rotbraunen Prosoma. Die gebogenen Pedipalpen mit ihren zangenartigen Scheren sind deutlich sichtbar und zeigen die räuberische Anpassung dieser nützlichen Bodenorganismen.

Nahaufnahme eines Moosskorpions auf einem behaarten grünen Blatt. Der dunkel gestreifte, ovale Hinterleib kontrastiert mit den helleren Beinen und dem rotbraunen Prosoma. Die gebogenen Pedipalpen mit ihren zangenartigen Scheren sind deutlich sichtbar und zeigen die räuberische Anpassung dieser nützlichen Bodenorganismen.

Viele wissen gar nicht, dass es so coole Tierchen wie diesen Moosskorpion auch in D gibt. Natürlich sind sie, da ohne Gift und winzig, für uns Menschen komplett ungefährlich.

#artenvielfalt #natur #nature #Moosskorpione #Neobisium #Pseudoskorpione #Pseudoscorpiones #Spinnentiere #Arachnida

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#Scorpion #Arachnida

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Talking about gorgeous carriers and beautiful pedipalps... :)
What a great #ecological thermostat. :)
It must be a wildfire-resistant kind.
#silk #venom #hair #muscle #arachnida
So trapdoorsy, @ucdavisplants.bsky.social @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social
#microplastics #bacteria #insecticide #xenobiotic 🕸️🕷️

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#Spooktober #spider
A Grass Spider of the genus Agelenopsis.
#macro #closeup #Arachnida #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photographersofBlueSky #NikonZ9 #CanadaSpiders #AlbertaSpiders

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Kruisspin | Garden cross spider
(Araneus diadematus), vrouw | female

#terschelling #spin #spider #arachnida #ElkeDagEenInsect

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Drapetisca socialis and Cymbaeremaeus cymba on birch trunk

Drapetisca socialis and Cymbaeremaeus cymba on birch trunk

Drapetisca socialis and Cymbaeremaeus cymba on birch trunk

Drapetisca socialis and Cymbaeremaeus cymba on birch trunk

Female Drapetisca socialis and the Oribatid Cymbaeremaeus cymba (nymph) as bycatch.
Blog post in Swedish:
utgangspunktnykarleby.blogspot.com/2025/09/trad...

#Invertebrate 🐙
#Arachnida #Acari #Araneae #Linyphiidae #Oribatida
#Biodiversity #Macrophotography

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 The image shows a close-up of a plant with bright yellow flowers, each composed of numerous petals. One of these flowers is the focal point of the image, with a small brown insect perched on top of it. The background is out of focus but suggests other similar plants and what appears to be a natural outdoor setting.

The image shows a close-up of a plant with bright yellow flowers, each composed of numerous petals. One of these flowers is the focal point of the image, with a small brown insect perched on top of it. The background is out of focus but suggests other similar plants and what appears to be a natural outdoor setting.

 The image shows a close-up view of a spider on the edge of what appears to be a yellow flower with abundant, drooping stamens. The flower is in sharp focus while the background remains slightly blurred. The spider has long, slender legs and is positioned sideways on the petal of the flower. It's a bright day with natural lighting that enhances the colors and details in the photograph.

The image shows a close-up view of a spider on the edge of what appears to be a yellow flower with abundant, drooping stamens. The flower is in sharp focus while the background remains slightly blurred. The spider has long, slender legs and is positioned sideways on the petal of the flower. It's a bright day with natural lighting that enhances the colors and details in the photograph.

Mecaphesa -

Quality grade: needs_id
2025-08-29 12:47:00-04:00
Lancaster County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/310843910

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 The image shows a close-up of a small, dark tick lying on what appears to be a black surface with a speckled pattern that could be a textured floor or another kind of substrate. The tick is the central focus and occupies the middle part of the image, showing its characteristic eight legs and the oval body with the attached mouthparts. There are no other objects or significant details in the immediate vicinity of the tick; the background is simply a dark surface that fades into a grey tone towards the edges of the image.

The image shows a close-up of a small, dark tick lying on what appears to be a black surface with a speckled pattern that could be a textured floor or another kind of substrate. The tick is the central focus and occupies the middle part of the image, showing its characteristic eight legs and the oval body with the attached mouthparts. There are no other objects or significant details in the immediate vicinity of the tick; the background is simply a dark surface that fades into a grey tone towards the edges of the image.

Ixodes scapularis - Eastern Black-legged Tick

Quality grade: research
2024-02-27 15:09:00-05:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200652228

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 The image features a web spun by the orb weaver, Leucauge venusta, which is often found in orchards and other outdoor habitats. The web is captured in its intricate details, with a spider at the center of the composition. Surrounding the web is a lush backdrop of green plants, providing a natural setting for this arachnid. The photograph appears to be taken from a low angle, emphasizing the three-dimensional structure of the spider's creation.

The image features a web spun by the orb weaver, Leucauge venusta, which is often found in orchards and other outdoor habitats. The web is captured in its intricate details, with a spider at the center of the composition. Surrounding the web is a lush backdrop of green plants, providing a natural setting for this arachnid. The photograph appears to be taken from a low angle, emphasizing the three-dimensional structure of the spider's creation.

Leucauge venusta - Orchard Orbweaver

Quality grade: research
2023-05-27 19:38:00-04:00
Berks County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271538981

macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Arachnida
arachnids
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 The image shows a close-up view of a black-legged tick, which appears to be of the species Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as the eastern black-legged tick. It is resting on what looks like a dark surface with some speckles or debris, possibly in an outdoor setting due to the presence of what could be natural elements. The tick has the typical appearance of ticks, with a flattened oval body and long legs that are common for this type of arachnid. The background is out of focus, emphasizing the tick as the main subject.

The image shows a close-up view of a black-legged tick, which appears to be of the species Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as the eastern black-legged tick. It is resting on what looks like a dark surface with some speckles or debris, possibly in an outdoor setting due to the presence of what could be natural elements. The tick has the typical appearance of ticks, with a flattened oval body and long legs that are common for this type of arachnid. The background is out of focus, emphasizing the tick as the main subject.

Ixodes scapularis - Eastern Black-legged Tick

Quality grade: research
2024-02-27 15:09:00-05:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200652228

macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Arachnida
arachnids
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 The image shows a close-up of a small, black spider with its body facing the camera and its legs extended outward, positioned on what appears to be a wooden surface. The spider's eyes are facing upward, and its body is detailed with several spines along its back. In the background, there is a reflection or light effect creating a blurred appearance of a wooden floor, suggesting the photo might have been taken at an angle or through a window. There are no texts or additional elements visible in this image.

The image shows a close-up of a small, black spider with its body facing the camera and its legs extended outward, positioned on what appears to be a wooden surface. The spider's eyes are facing upward, and its body is detailed with several spines along its back. In the background, there is a reflection or light effect creating a blurred appearance of a wooden floor, suggesting the photo might have been taken at an angle or through a window. There are no texts or additional elements visible in this image.

 The image shows a small, black jumping spider with distinctive markings on its body. It has long legs and is positioned against a white background with a vertical surface in the upper right corner that partially obscures the spider's head. There are no texts visible in the image. The style of the image is straightforward and appears to be taken with a focus on the subject, possibly for educational or identification purposes.

The image shows a small, black jumping spider with distinctive markings on its body. It has long legs and is positioned against a white background with a vertical surface in the upper right corner that partially obscures the spider's head. There are no texts visible in the image. The style of the image is straightforward and appears to be taken with a focus on the subject, possibly for educational or identification purposes.

Phidippus audax - Bold Jumping Spider

Quality grade: research
2024-05-26 10:31:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/218391361

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nature
inaturalist
Arachnida
arachnids
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 The image shows a close-up of a spider in the act of spinning its web. The web is visible and intricate, with the spider at the center, actively engaged in weaving. The background features a piece of wood or a board, and there appears to be an area of moss or lichen growth on it, suggesting an outdoor setting. There's a focus on the action of the spider, capturing its agility and precision in creating the web.

The image shows a close-up of a spider in the act of spinning its web. The web is visible and intricate, with the spider at the center, actively engaged in weaving. The background features a piece of wood or a board, and there appears to be an area of moss or lichen growth on it, suggesting an outdoor setting. There's a focus on the action of the spider, capturing its agility and precision in creating the web.

Theridiidae - Comb-footed Spiders

Quality grade: needs_id
2023-08-27 21:55:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180709446

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nature
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 The image shows a close-up of a spider sitting on what appears to be a wooden surface, possibly part of a structure or flooring. The spider has a distinct pattern on its body, which is characteristic of the genus Theridiidae, commonly known as cobweb spiders. In the background, there's a piece of wood with visible cracks and some debris or detritus. There's also a glimpse of a metallic object with a ribbed texture to the right, partially obscured by the wooden surface. The overall scene suggests an indoor environment, possibly a storage area or workshop given the presence of wood and tools. The image is taken in natural light, as indicated by the shadows cast and the soft focus on the background elements.

The image shows a close-up of a spider sitting on what appears to be a wooden surface, possibly part of a structure or flooring. The spider has a distinct pattern on its body, which is characteristic of the genus Theridiidae, commonly known as cobweb spiders. In the background, there's a piece of wood with visible cracks and some debris or detritus. There's also a glimpse of a metallic object with a ribbed texture to the right, partially obscured by the wooden surface. The overall scene suggests an indoor environment, possibly a storage area or workshop given the presence of wood and tools. The image is taken in natural light, as indicated by the shadows cast and the soft focus on the background elements.

Theridiidae - Comb-footed Spiders

Quality grade: needs_id
2023-08-27 21:55:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180709446

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nature
inaturalist
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 The image shows a microscopic view, featuring what appears to be a mite, identified as Demodex folliculorum - Human Follicle Mite, within a human follicle. The mite is surrounded by what looks like the interior of the follicle, which includes structures that resemble hair roots and surrounding tissue. The mite itself has multiple legs and a distinctive head. The image is a close-up photograph with high magnification, providing a detailed view of this microscopic organism.

The image shows a microscopic view, featuring what appears to be a mite, identified as Demodex folliculorum - Human Follicle Mite, within a human follicle. The mite is surrounded by what looks like the interior of the follicle, which includes structures that resemble hair roots and surrounding tissue. The mite itself has multiple legs and a distinctive head. The image is a close-up photograph with high magnification, providing a detailed view of this microscopic organism.

 The image is a microscopic view captured by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It shows a Demodex mites on the skin surface, appearing as elongated oval-shaped structures with a distinct head and multiple legs. The mites are embedded in or attached to the surrounding human tissue. The magnification is indicated by "100X," suggesting that the image is an enlarged representation of the actual size of the Demodex. There's also some text overlaid on the image, but it's not entirely clear due to the resolution and angle. The overall appearance of the image gives a detailed look at the complex structure of the human skin in close-up detail.

The image is a microscopic view captured by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It shows a Demodex mites on the skin surface, appearing as elongated oval-shaped structures with a distinct head and multiple legs. The mites are embedded in or attached to the surrounding human tissue. The magnification is indicated by "100X," suggesting that the image is an enlarged representation of the actual size of the Demodex. There's also some text overlaid on the image, but it's not entirely clear due to the resolution and angle. The overall appearance of the image gives a detailed look at the complex structure of the human skin in close-up detail.

 The image appears to be a microscopic view of a mite known as Demodex folliculorum, which is commonly found on human skin. The mite's body is elongated and resembles a small fish or an animal with tentacles, suggesting its segmented form typical of mites. The background is dark, providing contrast to the light-colored body of the mite, which is surrounded by what appears to be some sort of substance, possibly debris or cells from the host organism.

The image appears to be a microscopic view of a mite known as Demodex folliculorum, which is commonly found on human skin. The mite's body is elongated and resembles a small fish or an animal with tentacles, suggesting its segmented form typical of mites. The background is dark, providing contrast to the light-colored body of the mite, which is surrounded by what appears to be some sort of substance, possibly debris or cells from the host organism.

Demodex folliculorum - Human Follicle Mite

Quality grade: research
2024-03-27 16:00:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204185905

macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Arachnida
arachnids
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 The image is a close-up photograph showing a spider on a wooden surface. The spider appears to be a member of the Theridiidae family, which includes comb-footed spiders known for their intricate orb webs. The background of the image is slightly blurred, emphasizing the spider as the main subject. There is a piece of fabric or material placed on the wooden surface, partially covering the area where the spider is sitting. This piece of material has a frayed edge and seems to be sticking out from under it, creating a subtle texture contrast in the photo. The lighting in the image highlights the details of the spider's body and legs, as well as the pattern on its abdomen.

The image is a close-up photograph showing a spider on a wooden surface. The spider appears to be a member of the Theridiidae family, which includes comb-footed spiders known for their intricate orb webs. The background of the image is slightly blurred, emphasizing the spider as the main subject. There is a piece of fabric or material placed on the wooden surface, partially covering the area where the spider is sitting. This piece of material has a frayed edge and seems to be sticking out from under it, creating a subtle texture contrast in the photo. The lighting in the image highlights the details of the spider's body and legs, as well as the pattern on its abdomen.

Theridiidae - Comb-footed Spiders

Quality grade: needs_id
2023-08-27 21:55:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180709446

macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Arachnida
arachnids
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 The image shows a close-up view of a web spun by a spider. The web is situated among green leaves, suggesting that the photo was taken outdoors. The spider itself appears to be in the center of the frame, with its body facing downwards and its legs spread out on the web. The image is presented in a panoramic format, allowing for a wide view of the scene.

The image shows a close-up view of a web spun by a spider. The web is situated among green leaves, suggesting that the photo was taken outdoors. The spider itself appears to be in the center of the frame, with its body facing downwards and its legs spread out on the web. The image is presented in a panoramic format, allowing for a wide view of the scene.

Leucauge venusta - Orchard Orbweaver

Quality grade: research
2023-05-27 19:38:00-04:00
Berks County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271538981

macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Arachnida
arachnids
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