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Macracantha arcuata, horns, Heesch, Netherlands Old purchased specimen.<br /> <br /> The famous &quot;horns&quot; found only on females of Macracantha arcuata. This is a 2:1 macro.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109678/macracantha_arcuata_head_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Macracantha arcuata, head, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/109678_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2F%2F92v0BvigBwcM1ItIoBq%2F6brR4%3D" width="200" height="182" alt="Macracantha arcuata, head, Heesch, Netherlands Old low quality specimen, sorry.<br /> <br /> This is a 7:1 macro of the head of a female Macracantha arcuata, which are known for their lengthy spiny horns on the abdomen. Besides that, there&#039;s the pretty face as seen above.<br /> <br /> The massive jaw-like structures are the chelicerae, consisting of a base and in the bottom the fangs. There are different types of chelicerae depending on species, apparently this one is called a &quot;jackknife&quot;.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109724/macracantha_arcuata_head_2_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109725/macracantha_arcuata_head_3_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> <br /> Note the strategically placed eyes on the side of the head.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109679/macracantha_arcuata_hornes_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Extreme Macro Portraits,Macracantha arcuata" /></a></figure> Extreme Macro,Long-horned Orbweaver,Macracantha arcuata Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Macracantha arcuata, horns, Heesch, Netherlands

Old purchased specimen.

The famous "horns" found only on females of Macracantha arcuata. This is a 2:1 macro.

Macracantha arcuata, head, Heesch, Netherlands Old low quality specimen, sorry.<br /> <br /> This is a 7:1 macro of the head of a female Macracantha arcuata, which are known for their lengthy spiny horns on the abdomen. Besides that, there's the pretty face as seen above.<br /> <br /> The massive jaw-like structures are the chelicerae, consisting of a base and in the bottom the fangs. There are different types of chelicerae depending on species, apparently this one is called a "jackknife".<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109724/macracantha_arcuata_head_2_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109725/macracantha_arcuata_head_3_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> <br /> Note the strategically placed eyes on the side of the head.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109679/macracantha_arcuata_hornes_heesch_netherlands.html Extreme Macro,Extreme Macro Portraits,Macracantha arcuata

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    Super creative shot! Posted 4 years ago
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      Thanks! Posted 4 years ago
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    A unique and artistic image, love it! Posted 4 years ago
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      Thanks so much, Ruth! Posted 4 years ago
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    What a nice perspective! Posted 4 years ago
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      Thanks, Marta! Posted 4 years ago

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''Macracantha'' is a species of orb-weaver spider in the ''Macracantha'' genus. They can grow up to 10mm in length and have a hard, flat body with three spines coming from the abdomen.

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Uploaded Feb 28, 2021. Captured Feb 27, 2021 22:09.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/2.8
  • 1/3s
  • ISO64
  • 50mm