Spider ID?

garytgaryt Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
edited October 18, 2007 in Holy Macro
Can anyone ID this spider? I think it is some type of crab spider.
Gary
Canon 30D, 28-80mm kit, 100mm Macro, 80-200mm, Kenko Tubes (68mm), 380EX Flash, and a wish list.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garythompson/

Comments

  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2007
    Lovely shot Gary- yes it's a flower crab spider- They can change colour to match the flower they are on as long as it's fairly pale.

    Brian V.
    Brian V.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/
    http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/
  • garytgaryt Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2007
    Brian--Thanks for the ID. :D This spider was very small, about 5/16" in length. I'm learning that you have to slow way down to find these little bugs. I bought an insect book yesterday, but was still unsure of which spider this was. The shot was taken with 100mm lens and full tube set, and the on camera flash (no diffuser-which I need to address). It's much easier in the yard without all the big flash and attachments, but does tend to lead to a harsh flash. Thanks for the comments.
    Gary
    Canon 30D, 28-80mm kit, 100mm Macro, 80-200mm, Kenko Tubes (68mm), 380EX Flash, and a wish list.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/garythompson/
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2007
    garyt wrote:
    Can anyone ID this spider? I think it is some type of crab spider.

    Hi there Gary, I see Brian has Identified your spider for you :D
    Those little Crab Spiders make great subjects, wish they grew that big in my area, but the only ones I have found around here are about the size of Aphids and smaller.

    Great shot....... love the colours thumb.gif .... Skippy :D
    .
    .
    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

    ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/

    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
Sign In or Register to comment.