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Wasp spider


Wasp spider
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Copyright: Felipe Mateo and Cristina (extramundi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1875 W: 339 N: 4174] (12818)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-26
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro, Digital ISO 100
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-12 12:24
Viewed: 965
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I think that this is a wasp spider from the Argiope family, I guess Argiope bruennichi, but any other suggestions are welcome.

Argiope bruennichi, or the wasp spider, is a species of orb-web spider distributed throughout central Europe, Northern Europe, north Africa and parts of Asia. Like many other members of the genus Argiope, (including St Andrew's Cross spiders), it shows striking yellow and black markings on its abdomen.

The spider builds a spiral orb web at dawn or dusk, commonly in long grass a little above ground level, taking it approximately an hour. The prominent zigzag shape called the stabilimentum, or web decoration, featured at the centre of the orb is of uncertain function, though it may be to attract insects.

When a prey item is first caught in the web, Argiope bruennichi will quickly immobilise its prey by wrapping it in silk. The prey is then bitten and then injected with a paralysing venom and a protein dissolving enzyme.

The male of the species is much smaller than the female. It can often be seen in or near a female's web waiting for her to complete her final moult, at which time she reaches sexual maturity. At this time and her chelicerae (jaws) will be soft for a short time and the male may mate with the female without the danger of being eaten.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2008-10-12 12:35]

Hi Felipe!

Great to see some new pictures from you! This is very colorfull and detailed photo of one of most beautifull spiders of Europe. Blue sky as BG looks excellent.
I guess you're still very busy with your new casa :-)

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1367 W: 56 N: 4680] (16082)
  • [2008-10-12 12:50]

Good shot Felipe,
Good sharp detail and good POV. Nicely exposed and superb colours. Good composition.
Well captured, thanks for posting.
Regards Siggi

amazingly gross how did you get such a fab dof. i am in envy.tfs

Hello Felipe,
I'm pretty sure you're right.This is an Argiope of some kind.
Its good to see a post from you again after so long.This is a very good one too.
It must be autumn there now.Have you been finding any good fungi lately?
I found a few good ones a while ago and have posted one or two interesting fungi shots lately.
Hope you and Cristina are well.
Cheers
Steve

Hello Felipe

Excellent focus and sharpness of detail.
The colours are vivid and the contrast against the brilliant blue sky is wonderful.
The POV and DOF are well done.
Nicely placed in the frame.
TFS

Wolf

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  • Calaca (151)
  • [2008-10-12 21:36]

Que hermoso macro, con un detalle hermoso de esta araña, te felicito.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2380 W: 94 N: 5487] (17484)
  • [2008-10-13 0:36]

Hello Felipe,
Fascinating photo in very beautiful colours and excellent sharpness. The contrasting colours against the blue in the BG are very good. Good POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Felipe, fantastic spider with wonderful colors, superb details and excellent sharpness, csplendid composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

Dear Felipe ,
Great details with excellent sharpness and amazing colours.
TFS and regards
Saeed

Hola Felipe,
Esta araña se ve realmente hermosa y a la vez espeluznante, tiene un abdomen enorme. Se parece en la zona del cefalotórax a Argiope argentata, de la que tengo varias en mi galería, pero dfiere mucho en el abdómen.
La foto muy nítida, con la habitual calidad a la que nos tenés acostumbrados
Saludos
Hernán

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2904 W: 34 N: 8600] (32056)
  • [2008-10-13 9:09]

Hi Felipe . This is a first class close up of this fantastic looking spider. Which you have taken with sharp focusing which has given fine detail. Your use of the light gives bright colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3316 W: 149 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2008-10-13 18:05]

Hello Felipe
Good to see you, and good to see this attractive spider.
What super colours and your focus is spot on.
Well captured
Janice

Hola Felipe

Good to see you here again
Great shot of this beautiful spider
Excellent sharpness and composition

Chris

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2008-10-14 22:48]

Hi Felipe.
This is not a fungi :) but so amazing and brilliantly executed shot. All is the best. Exactness and quality of the spider detail reproduction, impressive BG and precise DOF. Lights and colours are superb too. Simply outstanding work. Bravo.
Alexei.

Hola Felipe.

Que maravilla de araña con tanto color parece mas tropical que gallega y que bien la pillaste.

Saludos.
Jose Luis.

Great work Felipe! This is absolutely one of the best Agriope spider I have seen in TN gallery: sharp, clear, with very good DOF and vivid, perfectly saturated colours. Flash worked here with no reflections what - I believe - is not too easy in case of creature with white elements.
TFS and have a nice week! I hope that it will be great!!! (and oposite to all these terrible things which you noted in last email...).
All the best from Lodz my Friend!
Radomir

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