A beautiful spider..... Nephilidae - Nephila fenestrata -Golden Orb 
There are many different "foam" grasshoppers here. They all have bright colors and produce a foamy defense secretion.
A fly of some sort?
A Lunate Blister Beetle.
One often sees this in the grass and it is made by a web spinning spider.
We don't seem to get many golden orb spiders around here, but when I do find one in the bush I love to photograph them.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn must have enjoyed her visit as you seem to see insects that I would normally never notice. Diane
ReplyDeletethanks for documenting the wonderful world of insects, these are incredible. now beautiful for a word for spider is not in MY vocaulary, but it is a super photo. never heard of robber fly before.
ReplyDeleteVery nice picture, and your blog is fun to read and watch. I like it very much. Come take a look Teuvo images www.ttvehkalahti.blogspot.com blog and tell all your friends Teuvo pictures on your blog that the fermentation can be your country's flag higher in my blog. A very good continuation of the autumn to you. Teuvo Vehkalahti Suomi Finland
ReplyDeleteI can only remember the grasshopper. Oh oh, it's been too long since I went away. Must be time for another vacation. Hope you're still enjoying yours.
ReplyDeleteTak about up close and personal. Super shots Joan. I took a pic of a spider today, but it wasn't all that good. I think it was a jumping spider. It really moved fast!
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Your macro shots always amaze me, just look at that bug on top!
ReplyDeleteThat Robber Fly has some funny looking legs. Nice perspective. I wish you would offer a free seminar on technique.
ReplyDeleteFree is what I can afford, but your counsel would be worth a whole heap of money, Joan!!
ReplyDeleteThey are probably one of our most beautiful ones Jonker and well worth getting pictures of.
ReplyDeleteI hope she did Diane. It was wonderful having her here and being able to show her my world.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome Sandra. It is a world which we so seldom take notice of and yet it is a fascinating one. One of these days you are going to be taking pictures of them too. I am well known for being a bad influence in this respect. :) I am willing to bet you will even loose your dislike for spiders after a while. Michelle managed to get over her fear of them through seeing them on my blog and I think that has been the great thing I have accomplished in my lifetime.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and commenting Teuvo. I will go and check out your blog.
ReplyDeleteI cant remember where I took it either Gaelyn although the pics are in the order I took them so I would think it was in the Dinosaur Park. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is definitely time for another visit to see the other parts you missed. :)
Thanks Becky. Those little spiders disappear much too quickly sometimes. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jose. It was kind enough to sit there for a while for me to sneak up on. :)
ReplyDeleteThose legs look about as hairy and skew as mine do sometimes Craver. LOL!!
ReplyDeleteCraver: I am a total amateur when it comes to photography but I am always willing to share the bit of knowledge I have. Over the years I have put in some hints and tips on doing insect photography for anyone who is interested. Please do not hesitate to ask if you want to know something. You can do it in the comments or via an e-mail. The address is at the top of my blog.
ReplyDeleteAbout the legs: I should have added "skinny" too. LOL!!
Macromania! Nice bugs, bug lady! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Joan! How are you?
Thanks Mike. I am always okay thank you. With all the wonderful trips you and G are doing, it looks like you are having a great time too. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat macro as always! Haven't heard of "foam" grasshoppers. You always teach me something new in your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. You have foam grasshoppers there too but unless you are a threat to them, you never see this foam.
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