crisarg (old stream)
Argiope spider
Stack of 17 exposures of this spider from Argiope genus. I couldn't find the exact ID.
Specs: Nikon D7000 + Sigma 150 Macro
1/50s, f/8, ISO320
Mode: A, Meter: Matrix, No Flash, Auto WB
10.07.2011 6:47:53 AM
Quote from Wikipedia about Argiope spiders:
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.
When a prey item is first caught in the web, the spider will quickly immobilise its prey by wrapping it in silk. The prey is then bitten and then injected with a paralysing venom and a protein dissolving enzyme.
Argiope spider
Stack of 17 exposures of this spider from Argiope genus. I couldn't find the exact ID.
Specs: Nikon D7000 + Sigma 150 Macro
1/50s, f/8, ISO320
Mode: A, Meter: Matrix, No Flash, Auto WB
10.07.2011 6:47:53 AM
Quote from Wikipedia about Argiope spiders:
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.
When a prey item is first caught in the web, the spider will quickly immobilise its prey by wrapping it in silk. The prey is then bitten and then injected with a paralysing venom and a protein dissolving enzyme.