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If you could have a social cuddly bug friend, what bug would you pick? I would have a really hard time choosing between a spider, a wasp or maybe the centipede? They are all favourites of mine… But I love so many bugs, I would find it hard to choose only one!
spidersnart
Spider snart, my spidesona
I love this stupid cat . He’s not even tall, he’s just stretching
Prancing Peacock Spiders
Maratus volans is perhaps the most widely known member of the genus Maratus, also known as peacock spiders– part of the jumping spider family– which contains 108 recognised species. Maratus volans is common across Australia and the island of Tasmania, and occur in a variety of habitats. They are most commonly found among leaf litter and dry vegetation, especially in dunes, grasslands, and sparse deciduous forests.
Peacock spiders like M. volans are extraordinarily small; both sexes only reach about 5 mm (0.19 in) in length. Members of the Maratus genus are famous for the male’s coloration, and M. volans is no exception; the abdomen is covered in brightly colored microscopic scales or modified hair which they can unfold for mating displays. Some males can also change the color of their scales, and the hairs can reflect both visible and ultraviolet light. Female M. volans lack this distinctive coloration, and are a drab grayish brown.
Reproduction for M. volans occurs in the spring, from August to December. During this period, males will approach females and raise their patterned abdomens and third pair of legs for display. He then approaches, vibrating the fan-like tail, and dances from side to side. If a female is receptive, he then mounts her; if not, she may attempt to attack and feed on him. This may also occur post-copulation. In December, the female creates a nest in a warm hollow in the ground where she lays her eggs. Each cluch contains between 6 and 15 eggs, though females typically lay several clutches. Male M. volans hatch the following August, while females typically hatch in September. Both sexes mature quickly and typically only live about a year.
Like other jumping spiders, peacock spiders like M. volans do not weave webs. Instead, they hunt during the day time using their highly developed eyesight. These spiders are also able to jump over 40 times their body length, which allows them to pounce on unsuspecting prey like flies, moths, ants, crickets, and other, much larger spiders. Other spiders are also common predators of M. volans, as well as wasps, birds, frogs, and lizards.
Conservation status: None of the Maratus species have been evaluated by the IUCN. However, it is generally accepted that they are threatened by habitat destruction, like many other insects.
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Jurgen Otto 2 & 3
“I could never be an entomologist. bugs creep me out” sucks to suck because I’m a real-life pokemon trainer. like look at these and tell me they’re not pokemon
like are you serious. have fun doing whatever you’re doing ill be at the arthropod zoo… also known as the motherfucking pokemon center
Thin-Spined Jumping Spider (Tutelina elegans), female, family Salticidae, Illinois, USA
photograph by KJ Bluma
Scary puppy
The Close-Up Face of a Spider.
learned this guy exists today i love him to smithereens this is the triangle spider from australia or a Arkys walckenaeri, very common in australia, completely harmless.
Crab spider (Misumena vatia) This tiny spider was in a very awkward place and this was the best picture I could get. They are apparently colloquialy known as a White Death Spider, which seems a little dramatic as long as you aren't a bee or butterfly, as these spiders wait on flowers to ambush pollinators. This image was taken with a Nikon 40mm lens on a 12mm extension tube.
In the depths of his garden on Batam Island, Indonesia, dedicated macro photographer Uda Dennie has mastered the art of photographing jumping spiders that have droplets of water on their heads, giving them the playful appearance of wearing large, reflective hats.
"The massive water droplets stay in place for about a minute, which is just the right amount of time for the 33-year-old to snap these shots. While most of us feel a bit squeamish when looking at macro photos of spiders, Dennie has somehow taken that uneasy feeling away, replacing it with curiosity and glee."
Visit Uda Dennie’s website to view more of his amazing arachnid photography.
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New arachnid oc!!! Her name is Charlie Garden Spider, and she’s works around the ranch to take care of the animals, and work until evening. She can be very protective to family and friends whenever danger is near. Oh her gloves are weights to limit her super strength a little.
Without her gloves, it’ll be impossible for her to shake hands without accidentally shaking the person. Or try opening a door without damaging a door nob on accident.
That’s all I have for tonight but I’ll see y’all again later!
I LIVE!!!! I had been busy lately but! But! I had some free time to do this art. I’ve been watching the good ol’ 70s and 80s retro anime lately so I thought it be cool if I drew this, for fun! So tada… 80S CANNOT BE BEATEN!!!!🪩
🍪🎄❄️It’s December and it a month of winter wonderland, so here I thought of Christmas themed for this month well enough bragging on my end, I hope y’all have a awesome winter wonderland and be jolly fellas!!❄️🎄🍪
I had nothing to post for thanksgiving rn. But here. I did imagine what Miku look like of my own version of the Arachnid realm. So I drew her. Hope you fellas like this.
I forgot to pose this art even if we already passed Halloween but happy very late Halloween, fellas
Since autumn is here for me and I decided to drew this with and without glasses and holding pumpkin spice latte, I’m too lazy to fix her shirt though, so I’ll probably fix it sometime but this is my first time making poses for her so It’s gonna take time for me to get used to. But enough about me, hope you like this and enjoy the magic of autumn!
Inktober 10: Spider