Eriovixia laglaizei - Laglaise's Garden Spider

Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Thanks for sharing, Dave. This category of spiders is to bloody hard to identify, I don't know of any way to help. Posted 9 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
  Lion
  
  Sometimes genus has to be enough and we should not be greedy. By trying to force a species level without an accurate definition, we are just adding to the mis-information of the web.
  
  I feel that professional entomology should be helping more.
  
  A had a heated discussion (web) with a lettered entomologist. His response was, "Do you know who you are talking to"! So involved with his passion that he forgot his name - sad.
  
  Dave
  
  DAve Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I agree, if we're not sure enough, we'll leave it as-is. Sad to hear you had a bad experience with a professional. If anything, such pros should understand the benefits of having enthusiasts like us. If utilized, they gain a thousand eyes and ears. Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Vodkaman
      
      Lion
      
      Absolutely correct. Some entomologists realize this, and will become associated with bug sites. They have an enormous contribution to make to the site, but we too can return that favour.
      
      Professional entomologists are going to spend most of their time under a microscope and won't be able to spend the field time that they would like. As an unpaid amateur, I don't have the technical knowledge, but I can go out and observe throughout the season. I am even considering a two year trip to Sulawesi starting next year, living in kampung conditions for bug photography.
      
      If the world of entomology realized how many people, like me, with a keen amateur interest, are available for use. With proper co-operation, we could all learn a little more. Without direction, I will collect my photographs and be happy enough, but what a waste of a resource.
      
      Dave Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        A two year trip to Sulawesi, now that is a lengthy trip. For macro photography, I think you're in and around the hotspots of the world, with the most unusual bugs. Posted 9 years ago
      2. Vodkaman
        
        Lion
        
        That was my thinking too, find some of the more unusual critters. It is not about discovering new stuff, you have to be an entomologist to do that. Plenty of new species to be found around Bandung anyway.
        
        Dave Posted 9 years ago