Thursday 12 August 2010

Wasp Spider action.( no, not that kind)


I thought these made a good series, even though the first
couple are blurry! I went back to the site yesterday and she
was there with 1 item of prey (at the back), which she left at
speed when a grasshopper jumped into her web.








Note the look of horror in the Grasshopper's eyes.











You can see her shooting web at it. Brilliant gorey detail.









Same here. Fascinating, but I do feel for the prey, honest.









Both their faces can be seen here.
She looks a nasty piece of work.









Grasshopper properly secured, she goes
back to her original prey.









Lunch is served.












This much smaller Spider was near her and I assume it
is the male. I couldn't get a front view.
Poor chap doesn't stand a chance.

15 comments:

  1. A most tasty morsel. Great sequence - I am letting my tiny resident silver marsh spider grow big, then I too can hope for some action liek this.

    That is one beautiful, but mean spider.

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  2. Great sequence John, But dont invite me for dinner

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  3. Lovely action shots but glad i viewed it during the day,If i saw just before bedtime i'm sure i'd have nightmares she's got a scary scary face!

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  4. Looks like something outa Stephen King Horror movie. Great action shots and difficult to do. Is the spider poisonous to humans.
    Sam

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  5. Nice piece of wildlife action John. Just remember the males often end up on the dinner plate..lol.

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  6. That is some sequence John. Well done.

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  7. Given the size comparison with the grasshopper, that is a pretty good sized spider. All I can say is I'm glad it was you taking the photos. That would have been much too close for me.

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  8. Thanks folks, that's the last of the Spiders, I don't think Sue's nerves can stand any more.

    Sam, I don't know if it's poisonous but I should think it could give you a nasty bite.

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  9. Wow! Amazing series! It's always exciting to catch behavior such as this ... and a little scary. Incredible images!

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  10. Great value aren't they John?!

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  11. Wow very impressive sequence! Well done!

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  12. I can safely say that spiders dont really bother me but as for the rest of my family Yikes my 18 year old Son will not even dust because of them I think it's a excuse :)) get shots BTW

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  13. Thank you all for your comments,nice to see you back in full swing Chris.
    John.

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