Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi)

PeterD-2009

A study of Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi).

This spider can be found in long grass or low shrubs, creating its web between stems/branches.



Underside view in web.



The spider obligingly climbed to the top of the grass stem giving the sky as a background. It was quite an uncomfortable position to get in for the photo but it was worth it:D.



Side view



Close-up of underside



Wrapping an unfortunate Bush cricket that ventured into the web.

Hope these are of interest.

Equipment: Olympus E3 + Sigma 150 DG Macro + Metz MS1 Ring Flash.

Thanks for looking.

Lord Vetinari

Lovely series of shots, you are right #2 is something special
Brian V.

PeterD-2009

Lord Vetinari wrote: »

Lovely series of shots, you are right #2 is something special
Brian V.

Thank you Brian.

GOLDENORFE

#2 superb! well shot

wish we had those spiders up here :cry

PeterD-2009

GOLDENORFE wrote: »

#2 superb! well shot

wish we had those spiders up here :cry

Thank you Phil. The colouring and pattern make them unusual spiders.

Damage

number 2 is an awesome shot !

PeterD-2009

Damage wrote: »

number 2 is an awesome shot !

Thank you. It makes the effort to get this shot worthwhile:D.