Wasp Spider

Jokus

Wasp Spider

Canon EOS 350D, Canon lens 49mm, Macro mode, 1/250 sec, F/5,6
Photo made August 12, 2009 in Genk, Belgium, Europe

Argiope bruennichi, or the Wasp Spider, is a species of orb-web spider distributed throughout central Europe, Northern Europe, north Africa and parts of Asia. Like many other members of the genus Argiope, (including St Andrew’s Cross spiders), it shows striking yellow and black markings on its abdomen.

The spider builds a spiral orb web at dawn or dusk, commonly in long grass a little above ground level, taking it approximately an hour. The prominent zigzag shape called the stabilimentum, or web decoration, featured at the centre of the orb is of uncertain function, though it may be to attract insects.
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Wasp Spider by Jokus
Wasp Spider by Jokus
  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Great capture Jokus!

  • Jokus replied

    Thanks Jens for the kind comment!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • frostwhiteraven

    frostwhiteraven

    Beautifully captured. Crisp detail, rich color and nice bokeh.

  • Jokus replied

    Thank you so much Frostwhiteraven for the super comment, glad you like it!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • ienemien

    ienemien

    WOW!! This is so Beautiful Joke…So trange too :-)) I like the discription, how he made his web!!..Super Macro shot!! Warm kissies from ienemientje

  • Jokus replied

    Jaa Ienemientje wat een aparte spin he, zo maar gespot in het verre Belgie, zo ontzettend leuk om dit te ontdekken en over te lezen!
    Kusje je Zusje ;-)

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Fabulous macro, I haven’t seen one of these before, but I would be gone LOL, xx

  • Jokus replied

    Thanks Ann, for the super comment! It was the first time seeing this spider for me also!!! Shoot and Go …. LOL
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • alaskaman53

    alaskaman53

    Wat mooi en scherp getrokken Joke, die van mij was helemaal niet goed.Hier een souvenir van Joke in action.LOL

    BZZZ

  • Jokus replied

    Jeetje Rich wat heb je dit mooi gedaan man, wat een mooie verrassing zeg, zo knap gemaakt! Jammer dat die van jou wat minder was, kun je nog genieten van die van mij! Wist je trouwens dat het een wesp spin is? Leuke info gevonden over dit kleine beestje!
    Smakje, Joke ;-)

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    The colors and markings are tremendous. A terrific shot!!!!, Bill

  • Jokus replied

    Thanks Bill for the super comment, so glad you like the wasp spider!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Great image Jokus!!

  • Jokus replied

    Thank you so much Marvin for the kind comment!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • bygeorge

    bygeorge

    Jokus I thought this was so good – Guess what…

    Congratulations – very well done – it deserves the spotlight for a bit longer… :-))

  • Jokus replied

    Hello Bygeorge, WoW thank you so much for the feature in your group!!! I’m happy with it, this is such a special spider, never seen it before!!!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • Babcia

    Babcia

    Nice job!

  • Jokus replied

    Thanks Babcia for the kind comment!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • Tracey Hampton

    Tracey Hampton

    wow great capture

  • Jokus replied

    Thank you so much Tracey for the great comment!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Superb shot, Jocus! Congratulations on the feature!

  • Jokus replied

    Thank you so much David for the super comment and warm congrats, so kind of you!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Sorry, Jokus!!

  • Jokus replied

    Its oke David, Jokus ;-)))

  • ienemien

    ienemien

    Jaaa!! Gefeliciteerd met je Feature!! Super!! Kusjes Ienemientje

  • Jokus replied

    Dankjewel lief zusje, jaaaa so super is dit, ben blij ….. )))))
    Kusje je Zusje ;-)

  • Heather Hartkamp

    Heather Hartkamp

    • Congratulations! Your work has been featured in “Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature” Group. *

  • Jokus replied

    Hello Heather, Thank you so much for the feature in your beautiful gallery! Wow so glad with it, you made my day!!!
    Happy Weekend, Jokus ;-)

  • alaskaman53

    alaskaman53

    Profficiat met de gefeaturde wespespin. LOL
    BZZ

  • Jokus replied

    Dankjewel lieve Rich, ik ben er blij mee!!!
    Fijn weekend en een smakje, Joke ;-)))

  • julie08

    julie08

    Fantastic:)

  • Jokus replied

    Thanks Julie for your visit and kind comment!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    lovely arachnid shot. striking pattern and color this one has. superbly sharp. well done.

  • Jokus replied

    Thank you so much J.K. for the super comment, glad you like the spider!!!
    Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)

  • pryere

    pryere

    Superb.

  • Jokus replied

    Hello John, Thanks for the comment and Fav … glad you enjoy my work!
    Happy Weekend, Jokus ;-)

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