Portrait of a Diadem Survivor

Macro shot of a Diadem Spider/Cross Orbweaver perched at the center of her web (males don't usually spin webs) waiting for prey.

She is missing the second leg on her right and half of the back leg on her right. Not sure what happened but she is still able to move quickly and hide, though luckily my flash didn't scare her off :)

Technical: Fuji X-E1 with manual focus Minolta 50mm lens + Raynox DCR-250 macro adapter. Flash from YongNuo 560III in the hotshoe with an 8" "Polaroid" octagonal softbox on it pointed down.

comments (5)

jerclarke

Giant Tortoise

A clearer shot of her missing leg(s) and rump pattern:

http://www.jungledragon.com/image/21506 Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Absolutely stunning shot! Posted 11 years ago
1. jerclarke
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thanks Claire! Posted 11 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

One of your best, Jeremy, you should be proud! Posted 11 years ago

Wendy

Lion

Another great shot of this spider. Posted 11 years ago

The Cross Orbweaver

The spider species "Araneus diadematus" is commonly called the European garden spider, diadem spider, orangie, cross spider and crowned orb weaver. It is sometimes called the pumpkin spider, although this name is also used for a different species, "Araneus marmoreus". It is an orb-weaver spider found in Europe and North America.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by jerclarke