South African Photographs: House Daddy-long-legs (Smeringopus Sp)

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Family Pholcidae
They are easily identified by their long legs.

After the female lays her eggs, she carries them around in her mouth and when they hatch, the babies will ride on her back for a few days.

@maggiezlenz said...: wow! I have never seen this before! Thank you for sharing!; April 2, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Unknown said...: Fantastic shots of this amazing spider! Well done, Joan.; April 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Gaelyn said...: Amazing captures of a rarely seen act.; April 2, 2013 at 8:24 PM
SAPhotographs (Joan) said...: Thanks Maggie. It is great to be able to show people things they have not seen before. :); April 2, 2013 at 11:31 PM
SAPhotographs (Joan) said...: Thanks Jose. :); April 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM
SAPhotographs (Joan) said...: Thanks Gaelyn. :); April 2, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Jo said...: Brilliant captures Joan. I have never seen anything like it! Please pop into my blog if possible and check on the mufti-coloured grasshopper I have on my post. I have no idea what it is and just KNOW you will know.. Greetings, Jo; April 3, 2013 at 3:32 AM
SAPhotographs (Joan) said...: Left you a comment on your blog Jo. :); April 4, 2013 at 7:33 AM