Banana Spider

By Kelly Rockett

On 17 April 2008

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Banana Spider

Female argopy or banana spider. Not too sure. The males are about 3 x's smaller thant the females. BTW they bite.

6 Responses

  • Antje Woolum

    On 17 April 2008 Antje Woolum gave props:

    Creepy spider...great shot!!!

  • Richard Bruns

    On 23 April 2008 Richard Bruns said:

    One of the best spider macros I've come across. Great space composition, blue in back, web shimmering in the sunlight, slightly off-center and sense of motion - be careful where you walk. Looks like it could take you down if it got its fangs (or whatever) into you!

  • andy stenz

    On 24 April 2008 andy stenz gave props:

    freaky!

  • Kelly Rockett

    On 24 April 2008 Kelly Rockett said:

    These spiders have about a two foot wide web. You can't miss them. Yikes!! Thanks all for the comments and suuport. ~Kelly

  • Hashir Milhan

    On 25 April 2008 Hashir Milhan gave props:

    woah two foot wide webs?!! mannn i'm voting for this!!

  • Karen Zimmerman

    On 3 May 2008 Karen Zimmerman gave props:

    Great shot! What a cool spider!!! I love the black fuzz on her legs!

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