Lovely female garden Orb Weaver badly in need of a body wax and shave :-) Surprised I even got a decent shot, as it was taken at night, and there was a strong breeze hindering me.
Thanks! All those hairs do have a purpose – they act as ears for the spider, detecting vibrations and thus movement. Each hair is connected directly to a nerve. Amazing when you really think about it.
Thanks Jodie – I was very happy to get this shot. I’ve got tonnes of images, but generally forget to post on redbubble on a regular basis. Plus I’m on dialup at home, which isn’t conducive to uploading images ;-)
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Truly amazing shot.
j
Thanks! All those hairs do have a purpose – they act as ears for the spider, detecting vibrations and thus movement. Each hair is connected directly to a nerve. Amazing when you really think about it.
Dave
Great shot. Well done.
I’m jealous!
Thanks Jodie – I was very happy to get this shot. I’ve got tonnes of images, but generally forget to post on redbubble on a regular basis. Plus I’m on dialup at home, which isn’t conducive to uploading images ;-)
Dave