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Snapped in Thailand, 1966
Leopard moth caterpillar
Xysticus ferox
Hogna h, immature male
Hogna h, immature male
Rabidosa punctulata, mature female
Castianeira sp, female
Castianeira sp
Castianeira sp
Castianeira sp
Castianeira sp
Coras medicinalis
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2mm body length

I am interested in spiders. I am located at 36° N 80° W.

Genus Avicularia

  • Avicularia bicegoi
    Avicularia bicegoi
  • Todd Gearheart thinks it may be a hybrid of A. bicegoi with A. huriana
    Todd Gearheart thinks it may be a hybrid of A. bicegoi with A. huriana
  • Same Avic, another view
    Same Avic, another view
  • Avicularia metallica (immature)
    Avicularia metallica (immature)
  • Avicularia metallica
    Avicularia metallica
  • Avicularia metallica (ventral view
    Avicularia metallica (ventral view

Genus Brachypelma

  • Brachypelma smithi female
    Brachypelma smithi female

Genus Oxiopes

  • Male Oxyopes salticus
    Male Oxyopes salticus

Genus Phidippus

  • Phidippus audax (1) 10 mm. Female. She keeps a watchful eye on the photographer.
    Phidippus audax (1) 10 mm. Female. She keeps a watchful eye on the photographer.
  • Phidippus audax (2) Note "lifeline" that protects her from falling.
    Phidippus audax (2) Note "lifeline" that protects her from falling.
  • Phidippus audax (3) These spiders are capable of giving defensive bites.
    Phidippus audax (3) These spiders are capable of giving defensive bites.
  • Female Phidippus johnsani (?) 14 mm.
    Female Phidippus johnsani (?) 14 mm.
  • Large, slow moving, and attractive, some are bright red and may tempt children.
    Large, slow moving, and attractive, some are bright red and may tempt children.
  • These spiders will give defensive bites.
    These spiders will give defensive bites.
  • Phidippus octopunctatis, perhaps the largest U.S. jumping spider.
    Phidippus octopunctatis, perhaps the largest U.S. jumping spider.
  • This female is 16 mm. long. She is very slow moving.
    This female is 16 mm. long. She is very slow moving.
  • Quite calm and unobtrusive, these spiders may give defensive bites.
    Quite calm and unobtrusive, these spiders may give defensive bites.
  • Phidippus whitmani(?) Calm but active, she seems not to fear the photographer.
    Phidippus whitmani(?) Calm but active, she seems not to fear the photographer.
  • Phidippus workmani(?) 10 mm. She is shy and wary.
    Phidippus workmani(?) 10 mm. She is shy and wary.
  • Phidippus workmani(?) facing the camera
    Phidippus workmani(?) facing the camera
  • Phidippus workmani(?) orienting cephalothorax upward toward camera
    Phidippus workmani(?) orienting cephalothorax upward toward camera
  • Phidippus mystaceus 12 mm. female
    Phidippus mystaceus 12 mm. female

Genus Thiodina

  • Note the four eyes forming corners of a square and the central white spot
    Note the four eyes forming corners of a square and the central white spot
  • Note the /\ pattern at the back of the carapace
    Note the /\ pattern at the back of the carapace
  • Note that underside of spider can be seen
    Note that underside of spider can be seen

Genus Paraphidippus

  • Paraphidippus aurantius
    Paraphidippus aurantius
  • Paraphidippus aurantius
    Paraphidippus aurantius

Genus Pisaurina

  • Pisaurina sp., mira or brevipes. Male, 17mm
    Pisaurina sp., mira or brevipes. Male, 17mm
  • Pisaurina mira
    Pisaurina mira
  • Pisaurina mira
    Pisaurina mira
  • Pisaurina mira
    Pisaurina mira
  • Pisaurina mira, female
    Pisaurina mira, female

Genus Platycryptus

  • Platycryptus undatus
    Platycryptus undatus

Tangled Web Weavers

  • female, 2 mm. May be Enoplognatha ovata or some other member of the Theridiidae. Also may be a member of the Pholcidae family.
    female, 2 mm. May be Enoplognatha ovata or some other member of the Theridiidae. Also may be a member of the Pholcidae family.
  • Side view also shows ventral aspect
    Side view also shows ventral aspect
  • head, seen from the front. Note eye pattern and prominent ridges near the eyes.
    head, seen from the front. Note eye pattern and prominent ridges near the eyes.
  • Ventral aspect. Note ivory-like area on the soma near the cephalothorax.
    Ventral aspect. Note ivory-like area on the soma near the cephalothorax.
  • From the side, the area near the cephalothorax can been seen to protrude and come to a point.
    From the side, the area near the cephalothorax can been seen to protrude and come to a point.
  • Unfortunately this spider escaped, so not all identifying characteristics were photographed.
    Unfortunately this spider escaped, so not all identifying characteristics were photographed.

Anyphaenidae

  • dorsal view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.
    dorsal view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.
  • ventral view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.
    ventral view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.
  • Sac spider (Aysha velox)
    Sac spider (Aysha velox)
  • Male Aysha velox
    Male Aysha velox

Pholcidae

Spermophora

Hogna species

  • Hogna carolinensis, female, 25mm body length.
    Hogna carolinensis, female, 25mm body length.

Other species

  • Araneus cingulatus, a species that builds its web in tree crowns. It is about 4 mm. long. This spider was collected in central North Carolina, USA.
    Araneus cingulatus, a species that builds its web in tree crowns. It is about 4 mm. long. This spider was collected in central North Carolina, USA.
  • Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae, a prime characteristic of the Mygalomorphae.
    Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae, a prime characteristic of the Mygalomorphae.
  • Sphodros rufipes (Atypical tarantulas)
    Sphodros rufipes (Atypical tarantulas)
  • G. rosea, adult, female
    G. rosea, adult, female
  • Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.
    Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.
  • Agelenopsis sp.
    Agelenopsis sp.
  • Agelena labyrinthica
    Agelena labyrinthica
  • Leucauge venusta
    Leucauge venusta
  • Argiope aurantia, hanging down in its web
    Argiope aurantia, hanging down in its web
  • Argiope aurantia, three-quarters facing
    Argiope aurantia, three-quarters facing
  • Argiope aurantia, ventral view
    Argiope aurantia, ventral view
  • Argiope aurantia, facing view
    Argiope aurantia, facing view
  • Frontinella pyramitela
    Frontinella pyramitela
  • Close-up of the preceding spider
    Close-up of the preceding spider
  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)
    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)
  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)
    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)
  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)
    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)
  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)
    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)
  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Diagram of eyes.)
    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Diagram of eyes.)
  • Arctosa sp. (resembles A. leopardus)
    Arctosa sp. (resembles A. leopardus)
  • Same spider, different view.
    Same spider, different view.
  • From North Carolina, U.S.A.
    From North Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Length is approx. 15 mm.
    Length is approx. 15 mm.
  • or about .75 inches
    or about .75 inches
  • These pictures are of one female.
    These pictures are of one female.
  • Hogna helluo
    Hogna helluo
  • Hogna helluo, male
    Hogna helluo, male
  • Hogna helluo, clearly showing the eye pattern typical of this genus.
    Hogna helluo, clearly showing the eye pattern typical of this genus.
  • Hogna frondicola
    Hogna frondicola
  • Rabidosa, rabida. Note two black front legs. Pedipalps are lighter than shown in this photograph.
    Rabidosa, rabida. Note two black front legs. Pedipalps are lighter than shown in this photograph.
  • Dolomedes scriptus
    Dolomedes scriptus
  • Pisaura mirabilis?
    Pisaura mirabilis?
  • Platycryptus undatus exploring a human thumb
    Platycryptus undatus exploring a human thumb
  • Platycryptus undatus 1
    Platycryptus undatus 1
  • Platycryptus undatus 2
    Platycryptus undatus 2
  • Platycryptus undatus 3
    Platycryptus undatus 3
  • Paraphidippus aurantius
    Paraphidippus aurantius
  • Paraphidippus aurantius
    Paraphidippus aurantius
  • Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) eating a cricket
    Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) eating a cricket
  • The same spider is carrying an empty egg case.
    The same spider is carrying an empty egg case.
  • Ventral aspect, showing epigynum and spinnerets.
    Ventral aspect, showing epigynum and spinnerets.
  • Leucauge venusta
    Leucauge venusta
  • Theridion tepidariorum
    Theridion tepidariorum
  • Dorsal view 1 Note that the red dot is formed by this spider's spinerettes.
    Dorsal view 1 Note that the red dot is formed by this spider's spinerettes.
  • Dorsal view 2 The "trademark" hourglass figure is not visible.
    Dorsal view 2 The "trademark" hourglass figure is not visible.
  • Dorsal view 3 This spider has an egg sac about the size of her abdomen. It it not visible in this picture.
    Dorsal view 3 This spider has an egg sac about the size of her abdomen. It it not visible in this picture.
  • In this picture, the black widow's characteristic red hourglass is clearly visible.
    In this picture, the black widow's characteristic red hourglass is clearly visible.
  • This spider has caught an insect in her web, has wrapped it in silk, and will soon eat it.
    This spider has caught an insect in her web, has wrapped it in silk, and will soon eat it.

Diagrams

Eye patterns (modified photographs)

  • Hogna species
    Hogna species
  • Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.
    Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.
  • Eye pattern of the Plocidae (from above).
    Eye pattern of the Plocidae (from above).

Other

  • Cephalothorax of a typical wolf spider.
    Cephalothorax of a typical wolf spider.
  • Body parts of the spider.
    Body parts of the spider.
  • Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.
    Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.
  • Eye pattern of the wolf spiders. 1. Egg sac, 2. Chelicerae, 3. Pedipalps
    Eye pattern of the wolf spiders. 1. Egg sac, 2. Chelicerae, 3. Pedipalps
  • "Squared-off" cephalothorax of the jumping spiders.
    "Squared-off" cephalothorax of the jumping spiders.
  • Eye pattern of the jumping spiders.
    Eye pattern of the jumping spiders.
  • Ventral diagram of the typical spider.
    Ventral diagram of the typical spider.
  • Eye pattern of the Tetragnathidae.
    Eye pattern of the Tetragnathidae.
  • Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.
    Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.
  • Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae typical of the Mygalomorphae.
    Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae typical of the Mygalomorphae.
  • The fang portion folds back into the chelicera as the blade of a pocket knife folds back into its handle.
    The fang portion folds back into the chelicera as the blade of a pocket knife folds back into its handle.
  • Cut-away drawing of the cephalothorax and chelicerae, with venom glands and surrounding muscles.
    Cut-away drawing of the cephalothorax and chelicerae, with venom glands and surrounding muscles.
  • Drawing showing how the "fang" portion of the chelicera articulates with the main part of the chelicera, and how the latter articulates with the cephalothorax.
    Drawing showing how the "fang" portion of the chelicera articulates with the main part of the chelicera, and how the latter articulates with the cephalothorax.
  • There is nothing very tricky here.
    There is nothing very tricky here.
  • Tetragnatha eye pattern
    Tetragnatha eye pattern

Physics

  • John Cramer's ansible
    John Cramer's ansible
  • single and double split photo
    single and double split photo
  • Beam split and fuse
    Beam split and fuse
  • Wheeler experiment problems
    Wheeler experiment problems
  • Wheeler analog split and fuse
    Wheeler analog split and fuse
  • Inter-galactic Wheeler
    Inter-galactic Wheeler
  • multi telescope status one
    multi telescope status one
  • multi telescope status two
    multi telescope status two
  • backtrack Young maxima
    backtrack Young maxima
  • Kim et al. quantum eraser
    Kim et al. quantum eraser
  • Kim with polarizations indicated
    Kim with polarizations indicated
  • double split apparatus with two
    double split apparatus with two
  • double split apparatus with three
    double split apparatus with three
  • Approximately 1 inch black post to black post
    Approximately 1 inch black post to black post
  • Cramer ansible
    Cramer ansible
  • Brian Greene, Fabric of the Cosmos, starting p. 107
    Brian Greene, Fabric of the Cosmos, starting p. 107
  • Dribble over Strait
    Dribble over Strait
  • Modified Cramer Retrocausal schematic
    Modified Cramer Retrocausal schematic
  • 12 lü and 5 scales
    12 lü and 5 scales

Other creatures

  • Black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta) eating a rodent.
    Black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta) eating a rodent.
  • Skritz, whose parents were allegedly a German Shepherd and a Yellow Labrador Retriever.
    Skritz, whose parents were allegedly a German Shepherd and a Yellow Labrador Retriever.

mystery tarantula 36∘11‘ 44,20 N 80∘11' 49,76 W

Outside acquisitions

  • Thiania bhamoensis, used for spider fighting in Singapore
    Thiania bhamoensis, used for spider fighting in Singapore

New

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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_Top-down_2.jpg

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