Flannel Defender
Guarding her home against marauding photographers is a fine specimen of Diaea evanida (Flower Spider) . She sits upon an equally fine specimen of Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower) .
It seems that each Flannel Flower plant has its resident Flower Spider as my Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club companion and I discovered that day. This one in particular was fairly large by Flower Spider standards and the markings were the most prominent and colourful I have seen to date.
We were on safari at Grants Head, Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia, on a great summer day and though the photographic pickings were lean we came home with a few keepers such as this.
Fuji S9600: RAW, Super Macro mode, Manual settings of f/2.8 @ 1/3000sec, Manul focus, Hand held.
Visit the Insects & Spiders collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more eight legged critters.
UPDATE:
07-01-09
This mini Nature shot was featured in the Australian Native Plants Group.
UPDATE:
10-03-09
This lovely flower spider defending his flannel turf won a Merit Certificate in the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club’s February 2009 Open Competition in the Colour Digital section.
Enjoy!
SPIDERS
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Diaea evanida – Flannel Flower Defender
Diaea evanida – Dinner at Five #1
Diaea evanida – Dinner at Five #2
Nephila plumipes – Suspended Animation
Nephila plumipes – Time Tunnel
Nephila plumipes – Lunch is Served
Nephila plumipes – No-one Home
Argiope Kaiserling – Dragon Slayer
Deinopis subrufa – Net Casting Spider
Araneus bradleyi – Enamelled Spider
Flannel Defender belongs to the following groups:
Arachnids, Former DPF Members and New South Wales Photography Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
ejacent
Amazing detail!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day ejacent,
Great to see you out on my Nature safari and that you are the very first Bubbler to comment on my li’l green spider.
Thank you so much for your encouraging “Amazing…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography.
GB
Dennis
Gayle Shaw
Perfect! Love the description.
Gayle Shaw
My favourite native flower as well. I have always loved these plants, ever since childhood.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Gayle,
Lovely to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
Thank you so much for your encouraging and interesting “Perfect!…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography and the accompanying narrative..
GB
Dennis
Tparker
Beautiful photo I have never seen a spider like this one close but they are all green
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Teresa,
So nice to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
My warmest thanks for your encouraging and interesting “Beautiful…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography.
I have seen a pink one on a pink flower and a white one on a white flower.
GB
Dennis
Marvin Collins
Excellent image Dennis, like the colors and sharpness. I do like reading your descriptions.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Marvin,
Happy to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
Muchos gracias senor for your encouraging and interesting “Excellent…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography and the accompanying narrative.
GB
Dennis
SharonD
Great detail and pic Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sharon,
Really great to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
My utmost thanks for your encouraging and interesting “Great detail…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography.
GB
Dennis
Mick Davson
Excellent macro – love the clarity of the spider
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mick,
Good to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
Thank you very much for your encouraging and interesting “…love the clarity…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Deb,
So glad to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
Thank you so much for your encouraging and interesting “Gorgeous detail…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography and the accompanying narrative.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 07-01-09
This mini Nature shot was featured in the Australian Native Plants Group .
Many thanks to the Hosts and to all who have supported this work.
GB
Dennis
Maria Moro
this is stunning,,, I just love it,,, instant fav
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Maria,
Very nice to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
Merci beaucoup for your encouraging and interesting “…stunning…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography.
GB
Dennis
Laura S
This is the first time that I have ever said that a spider is pretty. Ha! I love these flowers, I wish we had them here. Wonderful shot Dennis! :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Laura,
Great to see you out on my Nature safari and that you have spotted my li’l green spider.
Thank you heaps for your encouraging “…Wonderful shot…” wrap for my close-up arachnid photography.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day dimsim …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
UPDATE: 10-03-09
This lovely flower spider defending his flannel turf won a Merit Certificate in the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club’s February 2009 Open Competition in the Colour Digital section.
My thanks to all who have supported this work. Without such encouragement and support this photograph could well be still lingering in a folder deep in my hard drive never to see the light of competition.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day A. M. Ruttle .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
IndraniGhose
I was wondering which is more beautiful, the spider or the flower!
Great capture!
Dennis Gay replied
Carumba INDRANI!
Welcome to my little nature reserve and the spider hunt.
Muchos gracias for your very encouraging “Great…” wrap for the work and for the honour of adding it to your Favourites collection and for adding my portfolio to your Watchlist.
No need to wonder. Each is just as beautiful in its own right and when together, make a whole.
GB
Dennis