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Toelg’s Camel Spider #1 - for Maurizio


Toelg’s Camel Spider #1 - for Maurizio
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5071 W: 178 N: 12267] (33457)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-05
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Arthropods, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-19 1:28
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Galeodes toelgi (Toelg’s Camel Spider) [in Turk. Böyü, Böğü] (A Female)

Today I would like to dedicate this capture of this beautiful:) female Toelg’s Camel Spider to one of our beloved-heartfelt and experienced friends in TN, Maurizio Dalla Via (maurydv) for his valuable contributions to TN . I hope you can like this Maurizio :)! I wish you all the best my friend and thanks for all!

Since I have got limited information on the identifying the arthropods, Dr. Halil KOÇ (Ege Univ., Bornova) identified this interesting solifugid spider for me. Therefore, I indebted to him for his kind helping!

Hoping that you like this shot!

Cheers,

Bayram

[Click here to see the Mouth Parts:)]

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The genus Galeodes (Camel Spiders), whose members are distributed from northern Africa through southeastern Europe and Asia, is the most speciose genus in the order Solifugae, with 174 species. In Turkey 21 species are known from Turkey. 16 of these seem to be endemic species to Turkey.

Galeodes toelgi inhabits the warm semi-desert plains of the SE Anatolia, it was describe from Gavur Mountains, Hatay province in Turkey. We found this animal in Kilis province (Çörten vilage) near the border of Gaziantep province. It is also reported from the Gaziantep, Sanliurfa and Siirt provinces. However, there is a possibility of occurrence in N Syria and N Iraq. They are nocturnal coming out during the night in search for food and hide in burrow or under logs during the day. Pedipalps (mouth parts) and extremities are typically orange coloured. The total body length in this female which I photographed here is approx. 3 cm. However, it can be reach more than this value.

All Solifugids are very aggressive. They are not venomous but can inflict a very painful bite! Camel Spiders are short lived only living for approx. 1-1.5 years. They belong to the Solifugae family and have been called Wind Scorpions and Sun Spiders.

Solifugids are one of the dominant predatory arthropods in arid ecosystems and extreme arid ecosystems where there is little vegetation (e.g., rocky habitats and dune systems), and also serve as important prey for such vertebrates as exist in these habitats. Some authors considered solifugids indicator species for desert environments. Living in these arid environments, solifugids are subjected to very high daytime temperatures, low nighttime temperatures and low relative humidity. Nevertheless, they apparently have high metabolic rates and are, probably because of their high metabolic rate, voracious predators. All aspects of their interesting physiology in these extreme ecosystems remain to be explored.

References:

1. The Arachnid Order Solifugae
2. Werner, F. (1922). Ergebnisse einer zoologisch. Forshungsrise nach Kleinasien. II. Skorpione und Solifugen asus dem Amanus-Gebirge. Archive für Naturgeschichte, Section A (Zoology), 85 (8): 141-145.
3. Koç, H. (2007). The Solifuges (Arachnida: Solifugae) fauna of Southeast Anatolia: Systematic, Zoogeography and Ecology. Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, PhD. Disertation, 243 pp (in Turkish with Eng. Summ).
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Perfect macro shot of this interesting creature, camel spider in her concealing hole Bayram Hocam. I am sure she attack to bite you:) Excellent details showing its characteristics. TFS.
Greetings fom Cyprus,
Nazım

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1046 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-06-19 1:50]

Hocam yuvada nefis bir endemik böyü makrosu. Doğal renkeleri ve detaylar ile harika olmuş. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

My friend Bayram,
Grazie per la dedica che mi emoziona moltissimo, perchè del tutto inaspettata e per questo ancor più gradita. Spettacolare macro. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Yuvası ile birlikte, doğal ortamında güzel bir makro olmuş. Böceğin saldırgan tavrı fotoğraftan anlaşılabiliyor. Elinize sağlık.
Ali

Selamlar Hocam, Hayvanın kendisi gibi yuvası da çok ilginçmiş. Gecen yıl Arthropod koleksıyonu için örnek ararken Naşit'i ısırmıştı:D Çok güzel bir çekım olmuş Hocam, elinize sağlık.
İyi çalışmalar
Filiz

Hello Bayram,

Excellent macro of this spider. Excellent composition, POV, DOF and sharpness. Good light and natural colours. You did not mention the size, it looks quite large.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Bayram,
nice photo, very interesting species, great details, composition and note.
TFS, cheers
Adrian

Hi Bayram, this spider makes me shiver!! Oh how scary it looks with that pale colouring. It looks bigger than 3 cms, but venomous or not - I don't think I like this spider - but it is a good photo of it :)
Cheers
Janice

Hocam mükemmel yeter sanırım:) harika bir yakın çekim fotosu olmuş. elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

A unique species of Spiders, Bayram.
Scrambling across the ditch, it has got smeared in dust, which makes the capture all the more natural.
Remarkable details and life-like colours.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Hi Bayram

What an amazing looking creature, a great find and contribution. Excellent note as usual.
Great composition, sharpness and DOF.
Great work.

Chris

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-06-19 5:31]

Merhaba Bayram bey nefis bir kare bu tam habidatınıda yansıtan çok güzel bir belge ellerine sağlık.

Mükemmel bir çekim hocam. Hemde yuvasıyla. elinize sağlık.
Deniz

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3795 W: 190 N: 11286] (34807)
  • [2008-06-19 7:14]

Hello Bayram,
What a superb macro of this 'spider', a species of Solifugid not often shown on TN. The technical aspects are first class and the POV and lighting excellent: all up to your usual standard.
You make lots of dedications to people that are much appreciated on TN, like Maurizio. But we all know that your contributions to this site are very much appreciated too.
Thanks my friend,
Cheers,
Ivan

Hi Bayram,
A lovely capture of this camel spider. Very well composed shot with sharp details. Very good dedication. Thanks a lot for sharing.

wow, fantastic close up, TFS Ori

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-06-19 8:46]

Hello Bayram

Excellent macro - wonderful detail and habitat shot. Extremely skillful.

James

Hi Brother Bayram,

I am fascinated by this strange looking (to me) spider in the hole. I'm wondering if she's resting, hiding, cooling off, or searching for prey. Excellent macro and a nice dedication to our friend Maruizio.

Jane

Hello Bayram,
Very good macro shot, interesting insect.
Exellent pov and dof and beautiful colours.
This one I have never been seen before.

Gert

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1122 W: 32 N: 1109] (3430)
  • [2008-06-19 11:08]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Çok ilginç bir örümcek,daha önce gördüğümü pek hatırlamıyorum.Yuvası ile görüntülemeniz fotografın değerini daha da arttırmış.Notlarınız her zamanki gibi mükemmel.Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5456] (17412)
  • [2008-06-19 12:50]

Hello Bayram,
Another very special photo of a wonderful insect. Sharpness and natural colours are splendid. Great POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Bayram, superb macro of splendid spider with amazing details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-06-19 13:59]

What a weird creature! You've got an awesome capture of it!
Very fine detail showing all the hairs :-)
Great lighting and natural colours.
Superb DOF and focusing.

Very well done and thanks for sharing!

Cheers Geckoman!

Joe

Hi uncle...Good shot, very clear detail and information is useful also edicational ...Well done again...All the best...Cypturk

Selam kardesim...Hic boyle acik renk tuylu orumcek daha once gormedim sanirim.... verdigin bilgiler sayesinde ogreniyoruz.. Disardan ogrencin gibi olduk...Neyse resim cok dogal ve en ince ayrinti bile gorunuyor...Senden de bu beklenir zaten...Iyi calismalar ve basarilarinin devamini dilerim...sevgiler ve selamlar...Leyla

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1967 W: 6 N: 5499] (19567)
  • [2008-06-19 16:42]

Hi Bayram,another great shot,the details of this spider are very very impressive,excellent choice of the light position and beautifull and natural colors,my best compliments and thanks to show us this beauty,have a nice day,Luciano

hello Bayram

WOW ! what a excellent shot of this Spider, with very fine POV,
fine DOF, beautiful warm luminosity of the image,
great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Dr.Bayram,
Selam!!
Excellent composition of fine macro on this Camel Spider!
perfect closeness with awesome sharpness, natural colour and superb details on every inch of it!
well done
many thanks for the sharing
Tony

Hi Bayram
Another one with a dirty face? :-)
This is indeed a good photo and interesting notes.
Have a nice day.
Betsie

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-06-20 2:09]

Hello Bayram WOW what a shot. You have really researched to find out on this hiding. Well done and good composition. Ganesh

Hi Bayram,

Super macro of this amazing looking spider. You've captured a greta level of detail and the composition and framing are perfect.

Mike

Gran acercamiento con unos colores reales y una buena luz, casi al límite pero en su punto. Buen encuadre y bello conjunto Bayram.
Abrazo.

Cool looking arthropod Bayram..
Nice details, color, and exposure..
Interesting hole he's dug himself into ;}
Have a Great weekend!
Howard

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2981 W: 162 N: 905] (2673)
  • [2008-06-20 23:29]

Hello Bayram,
Interesting capture of this nocturnal Spider that is hiding in its little hollow ready for attack. It reminds me a bit of those tiny crabs you see on beaches that pop out of their holes! Excellent details and colours and well composed.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

Merhaba Hocam,
Sevdiğim bir türü harika fotoğraflamışsınız, elinize sağlık. Evet, bu hayvanlarla hem İzmir'de hem Van'da yakın temaslarda bulunmuştum :) Her ne kadar beni ısırsa da gene de severim kendisini.
Van'da Erek Dağı'nda gördüğümü fotoğraflamıştım (türü farklı olabilir) ama pek kaliteli bir görüntü olmadığı için koymadım.
Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Saygılar
Naşit

Bayram GÖÇMEN,
I just HAD to FAV. this one.
For the image & notes .... 10 out of 10.
O.U.T.S.T.A.N.D.I.N.G., includes the MOUTH PARTS too.
Greetings from Mario in Canada.

Wow!
What a splended macro shot this is, my bro!
Very well done!
Goldy

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