Site Moderator TalonRider Posted February 16 Site Moderator Posted February 16 Quite the handsome little creature. 1
Bill W Posted February 16 Posted February 16 18 hours ago, sandrewn said: Meet the Portia labiata, a remarkable species of jumping spider celebrated for its extraordinary intelligence and hunting skills. Unlike most spiders, Portia labiata uses complex problem-solving tactics and even deception to stalk and capture its prey. Its keen vision and agile movements make it one of nature’s most fascinating arachnids. What big eyes you have, Mr. jumping spider, and a nice white moustache.
Bill W Posted February 16 Posted February 16 3 hours ago, sandrewn said: Male pink crab spider on top of female (P. onustus) Damn, there's such a huge difference in the size of the male and female spider that it looks like one of her kids on her back, not her mate. 2
sandrewn Posted February 19 Posted February 19 ELECTRON MICROSCOPE PHOTO Image of a spider’s silk spigots By MicroAngela Yikes, this is AWESOME — a super close-up of a spider producing silk for a web! 1
Bill W Posted February 19 Posted February 19 8 hours ago, sandrewn said: ELECTRON MICROSCOPE PHOTO Image of a spider’s silk spigots By MicroAngela Yikes, this is AWESOME — a super close-up of a spider producing silk for a web! Such an interesting and intimate look at this. 1
sandrewn Posted February 20 Posted February 20 Spitting spiders - nature's strangest hunters Spitting spiders - nature's strangest hunters - Institute for Molecular Bioscience - University of Queensland 1 1
Bill W Posted February 24 Posted February 24 (edited) On 2/23/2026 at 10:28 AM, sandrewn said: Yellow harvestman (Opiliones sp.) Damn, that does even look like a spider. Legs appear to be straight, with no joints, so how would a spider be able to walk? Edited February 25 by Bill W make a change 1
Site Moderator TalonRider Posted February 24 Site Moderator Posted February 24 Maybe like walking on stilts.? 1 1
sandrewn Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Bill W and TalonRider, after seeing your last posts, this was my first thought, go figure? Tiny Tim - Tiptoe Through the Tulips - YouTube 2
Bill W Posted February 25 Posted February 25 9 hours ago, sandrewn said: Bill W and TalonRider, after seeing your last posts, this was my first thought, go figure? Tiny Tim - Tiptoe Through the Tulips - YouTube If I had to name this spider, I would probably call it a clown spider, because that's what that "face" looks like - a light faced clown with a big red smile. 2
Bill W Posted February 25 Posted February 25 9 hours ago, sandrewn said: Bill W and TalonRider, after seeing your last posts, this was my first thought, go figure? Tiny Tim - Tiptoe Through the Tulips - YouTube I hope this wasn't what Tiny Tim in a Christmas Carol, or one of his descendants, grew up to be. He definitely wasn't a good-looking guy. 1
sandrewn Posted February 25 Posted February 25 14 hours ago, Bill W said: I hope this wasn't what Tiny Tim in a Christmas Carol, or one of his descendants, grew up to be. He definitely wasn't a good-looking guy. But a face I will always remember, RIP my friend. Did you know he died while singing that song! Famous Funerals - Tiny Tim #history #funeral #famous #death #tinytim #ukelele #opencasket #rip - YouTube 1
Bill W Posted February 26 Posted February 26 4 hours ago, sandrewn said: Now that spider does appear to be walking on stilts. I'm not sure if it's an optical illusions of how big it is, but it looks huge compared to its background. 2
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