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A Fishing Spider (Dolomedes sp.) feasting on a fresh water prawn. Penang, Malaysia.
Dolomedes sp. IMG_2461 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Dolomedes sp. IMG_2452 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Tarantula living in a tree hole.. Sabah (Borneo). Likely belonging in a new, yet to be named genus, in subfamily Selenocosmiinae. Info credit: Stefan Phalagorn.
Tarantula IMG_1954 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Wrap-around Spider (Dolophones sp.) in its web, with prey. Selangor, Malaysia.
Dolophones sp. IMG_2662 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Up close with a furry Heteropoda davidbowie huntsman spider. Night find, Selangor, Malaysia.
Heteropoda davidbowie IMG_2480 stk copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
A molting Golden Web Spider
(Nephila pilipes?), and an opportunistic male taking advantage of her? Malaysia.
Nephila pilipes IMG_1208 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Huntsman spider (Heteropoda sp.) with moth prey. Selangor, Malaysia.
Huntsmanspider IMG_2376 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
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Amazing photos! I especially like the H. davidbowie.
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Thank you, gbeck!gbeck wrote:Amazing photos! I especially like the H. davidbowie.
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I echo Gavin's sentiment. These are fantastic photos! And the Huntsman with his legs folded in front, is just awesome!
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Thanks, Jamison.jamison wrote:I echo Gavin's sentiment. These are fantastic photos! And the Huntsman with his legs folded in front, is just awesome!
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Wow, exceptionally clear photos!
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Thanks, Christopher.Christopher wrote:Wow, exceptionally clear photos!