Thematic Spiders

**WPRESTO** · 10-09-2022, 06:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

.. but this is magnified crap!

BUT! It is really a really well done image of spiders s--t. In fact probably the best image of spider s--t I've ever seen. Come to think more carefully, it's the only image of spider s--t I've ever seen.

Kidding aside, it is a well executed deep macro stack.

BTW: SFAIK all female spiders wrap their eggs in "silk." I'm not sure if it's generally agreed for what original purpose spider silk evolved. The living "primitive" spiders use silk for egg cases, some to make a lining for their lair, some to leave behind a sort of "life line" (a spidery trail of bread crumbs) back to where they started out to hunt, but not necessarily to wrap up prey. The silky strands of these "primitive" spiders does not have the sticky glue that more "advanced" spiders use to trap prey. At least one expert on spiders has advanced the theory that silk originally evolved to protect reproductive products = eggs and spermatophores.

**ehrwien** · 10-09-2022, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

BUT! It is really a really well done image of spiders s--t. In fact probably the best image of spider s--t I've ever seen. Come to think more carefully, it's the only image of spider s--t I've ever seen.

Kidding aside, it is a well executed deep macro stack.

Haha, thank you

Very interesting facts!

And I think I managed to identify the species: it could have been a Cheiracanthium mildae, commonly known as northern yellow sac spider, but the name seems to be used for more species of the same genus Cheiracanthium.

**WPRESTO** · 10-09-2022, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

Haha, thank you

Very interesting facts!

And I think I managed to identify the species: it could have been a Cheiracanthium mildae, commonly known as northern yellow sac spider, but the name seems to be used for more species of the same genus Cheiracanthium.

"Common names" are useful, easier to remember, easier to inform someone else, often descriptive in a straightforward way. Unfortunately too many times one species of organism has multiple common names, and one common name may be used for multiple different species. Right now there are "asters" blooming all along the walks we take. Problem = there are at least 15 species of aster in MessyChewBits, possibly over 20 species. BUT, they all are called "aster" as that is also the scientific/generic name for almost al of them.

swanlefitte · 10-09-2022, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

. Right now there are "asters" blooming all along the walks we take. Problem = there are at least 15 species of aster in MessyChewBits, possibly over 20 species. BUT, they all are called "aster" as that is also the scientific/generic name for almost al of them.

My favorite aster is the stiff sunflower not to be confused with the stiff aster!
Edit however Ionactis linariifolius is known as flaxseed white top aster, or stiff-leaved aster as well as stiff aster but never stiff sunflower as that is a different aster.

Last edited by swanlefitte; 10-09-2022 at 07:27 PM.

**Bluestem** · 10-10-2022, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

Wolf Spider

que es tu · 10-15-2022, 09:20 AM - **3 Likes**

These are the last shots of our resident argiope before she left us. She moved from the porch to some jewel weed where I almost stepped on her!!!

**KC0PET** · 10-25-2022, 06:54 AM - **4 Likes**

This one really wanted it's picture taken

**WPRESTO** · 10-28-2022, 03:16 AM - **5 Likes**

An old image

**KC0PET** · 10-29-2022, 06:25 PM - **1 Like**

**WPRESTO** · 10-30-2022, 03:31 AM - **4 Likes**

Some old images of spiders that were probably posted years ago somewhere on PF, most likely on the Alphabet Race thread. Hopefully no one seeing them now will remember.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-09-2022, 04:55 AM - **1 Like**

**WPRESTO** · 11-14-2022, 04:17 PM - **4 Likes**

Four spiders from prior years.

gifthorse · 11-30-2022, 05:20 PM - **3 Likes**

"Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions." (Description of the movie Eight Legged Freaks)

**rgknief60** · 11-30-2022, 07:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Found this spider (Wolf Spider?) upside down with legs curled, in typical dead spider pose. Did 500 image stack with Zerene after discards. A couple days later, the arachnid was gone. Upon review of the stack there were a pair of the legs that moved ever so slightly--once. Perhaps recovery from a partial paralysis delivered by a wasp, or a zombie parasite?

Slightly over 1.5x with Lawoa 100mm dreamer. Second image is actual pixel crop. It would appear that the "brushes" on the ends of the legs would allow for stealthy, low vibration walking or running. Posted earler to Macro.

Wolf Spider?

Wolf Spider? Actual Pixels

**WPRESTO** · 11-30-2022, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by rgknief60

Found this spider (Wolf Spider?) upside down with legs curled, in typical dead spider pose. Did 500 image stack with Zerene after discards. A couple days later, the arachnid was gone. Upon review of the stack there were a pair of the legs that moved ever so slightly--once. Perhaps recovery from a partial paralysis delivered by a wasp, or a zombie parasite?

Slightly over 1.5x with Lawoa 100mm dreamer. Second image is actual pixel crop. It would appear that the "brushes" on the ends of the legs would allow for stealthy, low vibration walking or running. Posted earler to Macro.

Enviable macro work.

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rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Found this spider (Wolf Spider?) upside down with legs curled, in typical dead spider pose. Did 500 image stack with Zerene after discards. A couple days later, the arachnid was gone. Upon review of the stack there were a pair of the legs that moved ever so slightly--once. Perhaps recovery from a partial paralysis delivered by a wasp, or a zombie parasite? Slightly over 1.5x with Lawoa 100mm dreamer. Second image is actual pixel crop. It would appear that the "brushes" on the ends of the legs would allow for stealthy, low vibration walking or running. Posted earler to Macro. Wolf Spider? Wolf Spider? Actual Pixels Last edited by rgknief60; 11-30-2022 at 08:04 PM.

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10-09-2022, 06:00 AM - 1 Like	#1051
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,094	Originally posted by ehrwien .. but this is magnified crap! BUT! It is really a really well done image of spiders s--t. In fact probably the best image of spider s--t I've ever seen. Come to think more carefully, it's the only image of spider s--t I've ever seen. Kidding aside, it is a well executed deep macro stack. BTW: SFAIK all female spiders wrap their eggs in "silk." I'm not sure if it's generally agreed for what original purpose spider silk evolved. The living "primitive" spiders use silk for egg cases, some to make a lining for their lair, some to leave behind a sort of "life line" (a spidery trail of bread crumbs) back to where they started out to hunt, but not necessarily to wrap up prey. The silky strands of these "primitive" spiders does not have the sticky glue that more "advanced" spiders use to trap prey. At least one expert on spiders has advanced the theory that silk originally evolved to protect reproductive products = eggs and spermatophores.

10-09-2022, 12:03 PM	#1052
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,780	Originally posted by WPRESTO BUT! It is really a really well done image of spiders s--t. In fact probably the best image of spider s--t I've ever seen. Come to think more carefully, it's the only image of spider s--t I've ever seen. Kidding aside, it is a well executed deep macro stack. Haha, thank you Very interesting facts! And I think I managed to identify the species: it could have been a Cheiracanthium mildae, commonly known as northern yellow sac spider, but the name seems to be used for more species of the same genus Cheiracanthium.

10-09-2022, 12:36 PM - 1 Like	#1053
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,094	Originally posted by ehrwien Haha, thank you Very interesting facts! And I think I managed to identify the species: it could have been a Cheiracanthium mildae, commonly known as northern yellow sac spider, but the name seems to be used for more species of the same genus Cheiracanthium. "Common names" are useful, easier to remember, easier to inform someone else, often descriptive in a straightforward way. Unfortunately too many times one species of organism has multiple common names, and one common name may be used for multiple different species. Right now there are "asters" blooming all along the walks we take. Problem = there are at least 15 species of aster in MessyChewBits, possibly over 20 species. BUT, they all are called "aster" as that is also the scientific/generic name for almost al of them.

10-09-2022, 07:21 PM	#1054
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by WPRESTO . Right now there are "asters" blooming all along the walks we take. Problem = there are at least 15 species of aster in MessyChewBits, possibly over 20 species. BUT, they all are called "aster" as that is also the scientific/generic name for almost al of them. My favorite aster is the stiff sunflower not to be confused with the stiff aster! Edit however Ionactis linariifolius is known as flaxseed white top aster, or stiff-leaved aster as well as stiff aster but never stiff sunflower as that is a different aster. Last edited by swanlefitte; 10-09-2022 at 07:27 PM.

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que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602	These are the last shots of our resident argiope before she left us. She moved from the porch to some jewel weed where I almost stepped on her!!!

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11-30-2022, 08:33 PM	#1065
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,094	Originally posted by rgknief60 Found this spider (Wolf Spider?) upside down with legs curled, in typical dead spider pose. Did 500 image stack with Zerene after discards. A couple days later, the arachnid was gone. Upon review of the stack there were a pair of the legs that moved ever so slightly--once. Perhaps recovery from a partial paralysis delivered by a wasp, or a zombie parasite? Slightly over 1.5x with Lawoa 100mm dreamer. Second image is actual pixel crop. It would appear that the "brushes" on the ends of the legs would allow for stealthy, low vibration walking or running. Posted earler to Macro. Enviable macro work.

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