Thanks to everyone who has visited. I realise a confronting photo for some people.
I appreciate very much the kind comments and faves which have been left.
A huntsman spider, aka "Boris", probably Heteropoda jugulans. The same spider as in the next photo.
The spider was on a variegated bromeliad leaf in my garden. Huntsman spiders can also be found indoors.
Male and female huntsman spiders are similar in size with the males having longer legs. Actually, I am not sure whether this is a male or female. Unlike many spiders, the males do not risk being eaten after mating. Some species of huntsman spiders live in colonies.
Macrophotography has made me appreciate what a diverse and fascinating group of animals that spiders are.
f/22 0.4sec ISO 800 Pentax 35mm f/2.8 Pentax K-5
Thanks to everyone who has visited. I realise a confronting photo for some people.
I appreciate very much the kind comments and faves which have been left.
A huntsman spider, aka "Boris", probably Heteropoda jugulans. The same spider as in the next photo.
The spider was on a variegated bromeliad leaf in my garden. Huntsman spiders can also be found indoors.
Male and female huntsman spiders are similar in size with the males having longer legs. Actually, I am not sure whether this is a male or female. Unlike many spiders, the males do not risk being eaten after mating. Some species of huntsman spiders live in colonies.
Macrophotography has made me appreciate what a diverse and fascinating group of animals that spiders are.
f/22 0.4sec ISO 800 Pentax 35mm f/2.8 Pentax K-5