Monday, May 10, 2010

Spider and egg - Sheet Web Pisaurid Spider (Euprosthenops sp) Pisauridae

Going down to see one of the waterfalls with Gaelyn, We came across this small spider with its egg.
It is fairly small, probably less than 1/2" in diameter but it was very protective.
The egg would probably hold a 100 or so babies in it.
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42 comments:

  1. DianeMay 10, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Once again your photographs are just brilliant, I wish my little Samsung digital could take pictures like that. I have not got the skill either though!! Diane

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  2. Tony nile lifeMay 10, 2010 at 1:49 AM

    How weird is that, just finished my blog look at it on line and who has another spider on my side bar?
    nice one, nice blog for mums day also.

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  3. ElettraMay 10, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Joan,this photos are wondenful, unique and rare.

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 10, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    Joan: Wonderful capture of the little critter, great photos.

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  5. GaelynMay 10, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    I so remember seeing this amazing motherly attention. The egg sack was bigger than her body. Your shots are much clearer than mine.
    I sure enjoy these memories of our ZA adventure Joan. I'm so behind on posting.

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  6. AndreaMay 10, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Stunning serie!
    It could be good for Mother's Day :)

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  7. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    WOW, Joan these shots are brilliant! 100 babies! She is a very busy spider, caring for all of those developing pre-spiders. I don't envy her the responsibility!

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  8. Craver ViiMay 10, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    100?! Ugh! Imagine having to come up with 100 baby names!

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  9. blog with no nameMay 10, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    That sure is a scarey looking spider! Is it poisonous?
    Spiders make the hair on the back of my neck stand up... seems like every time I turn around, I'm getting bit by something...

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  10. SaraGMay 10, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    oh WOW, that is so cool!!
    AWESOME photo's!!

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  11. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Excellent art work, Joan! You don't suppose that she has a few hundred eggs in that case do you?

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  12. LeedraMay 10, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Those are LONG legs. Excellent macro photography.

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  13. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Thanks Diane. These were taken with my 400D as that is what I had with me at the time.

    It took me a while to get used to macro on my little P&S too but it just takes some practice and I am sure you could do it too. :)

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  14. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    LOL!! Love your spider too Tony. :)

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  15. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Thanks for visiting and commenting Elettra. I loved the pictures of your roses you posted.

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  16. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Thanks Tom. A very neat little spider.

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  17. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    I know you have been busy Gaelyn and I am sure things will slow down for you in a while and then you will catch up on your posting.

    These shots came out pretty well but I had my 400D with me at the time so I could get better detail with it. :)

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  18. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    LOL!! You are right Andrea, I should have posted it for Mothers Day. :) The ladies on my blog would have thought I have gone crazy!! LOL!!

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  19. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Thanks Krista. I would NOT like 100 or even 2 babies at a time thank you!! Imagine what it must be like at feeding time. LOL!!

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  20. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    LOL!! One would have to go through the alphabet 4 times Craver and as they are identical..... well, it is mind numbing to say the least. LOL!!

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  21. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    ost spiders bite if you hurt them Mike but they, or at least most of them, cannot do you any harm. Some can leave bad skin damage though but none can kill you, so here is my advice: if it bites you, bite it back. LOL!!

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  22. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks Sara. Those legs are SO long. :)

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  23. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    She sure has Steve. :) Imagine having to find enough food to feed them all? :)

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  24. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Thanks Leedra. They sure are long. :)

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  25. ZaneMay 10, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Joan
    I love these spider photographs. This spider has long legs and wonderful colours. I did not get a chance to comment on the locust or sunbird sets that you posted - they are also wonderful. I have been away for a long weekend - took quite a few photographs. Must find the time to post the photographs on my blog.

    Thanks for the comments on my blog.

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  26. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 10, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Thanks Zane. I have been wondering where you were and look forward to the pictures. :)

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  27. MaryMay 11, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Wow...great photos! I guess even "creepy" mothers deserve their day and to protect their young. Such long legs it has!

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  28. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Did I tell you how much I hate spiders?! LOL! But on the other end they are fascinating creatures (I know...).

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  29. myonlyphotoMay 11, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Joan this is excellent shot of the spider. Not that big, I think it is, any kind of spider scares me, lol. Those legs especially, the longer they are, the fast probably be going after me, lol. I guess you can tell I am not a spider person, but your photos are still stunning and worth looking at. Thanks for sharing, Anna :)

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  30. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 11, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Thats the best of nature Mary, no matter what it is, insect, snake, bird or animal, mothers are always protective.

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  31. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 11, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Oh dear!! We all have our pet hates don't we Jose? Now here is something REALLY silly ..... I do not hate spiders etc as you know, but our Baboon Spider .... well that is an altogether different story. :) How can I possibly like all spiders except one? It is not even harmful!! LOL!!

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  32. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 11, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Thanks Anna. You are right, this is a very small spider. The egg she is sitting on is about the size of a marble.

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  33. Rambling WoodsMay 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Wow..all those eyes...great photo of that spider.....yup, I am fine with it...LOL....Michelle

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  34. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 12, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I was thinking of you when I did this post Michelle. :)

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  35. Firefly the Travel GuyMay 13, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    This is the second spider post I have seen today and the second time I've had shivers down my spine.

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  36. BeckyMay 13, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Sorry, I've been away for so long. Still having computer problems. Not a good excuse I know.
    Love that spider, and what awesome pictures Joan. What a good mama.
    B.

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  37. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 13, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    No problem Becky. I have missed you though. :) Wish I was there to help you sort out the problem. Send me an e-mail as to what it is and maybe I will have some ideas on what you can do to fix it.

    Thanks, this is such a cute spider. I love the long legs and the stripes.

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  38. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 13, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Oh poor you Jonker!! It must be awful to see there critters if you dont like them. I am lucky in that I do not mind them at all.

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  39. BeckyMay 13, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    What long legs she has! I guess it helps to carry that big sac full of her babies. I'm not fond of spiders either. I know they are good for eating other insects. Just don't get on me and everything will be all right!

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  40. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 13, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    LOL!! You are not alone!! Many people feel like that about spiders. :)

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  41. A human kind of humanMay 15, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    This little spider with her egg gives a new meaning to the expression "Mother Nature".

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  42. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 16, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    Never thought of it like that Anne but you are right. No wonder we think of nature as 'caring'.

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