Argiope argentata among rosemary leaves | Venezuela.
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Greetings, friends of CCS! Today I'm back with an observation that took me several days. I had to be very patient to get the shots I wanted of this spider species.
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For many days, my eyes spotted a spider weaving its web among some rosemary plants in the garden. It was large, about 4 centimeters in diameter with its legs extended. Day after day, it remained with its underside facing forward and its back facing a wall, which obstructed my view of the photos.
Close Up:
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| I captured several shots of its underside. I uploaded them to Google Lens, and it indicated that it possibly belongs to the Argiope family. This spider had the habit of remaining motionless for several days, which I found frustrating. But it was also very interesting, as it made it easier to photograph parts of the spider that aren't commonly seen. |
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| That species, known as the "silver spider," also called the "writing spider," is common in the Americas, and its description matched what little I saw. It's famous for the silvery back that gives it its name. And that typical Argiope posture, with its legs extended in an "X" shape. But what if we had a close relative or an endemic species with a similar pattern in Venezuela? |
Habitat and behavior.
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| Every day, I approached with my camera, trying different angles, almost begging it to turn around. And then, one day, luck was on my side. Perhaps a stronger breeze, or the need to adjust a silk thread, made it turn. And there it was! An explosion of color: its back revealed an intricate pattern of shimmering silvers, intense yellows, touches of orange, and black stripes that contrasted magnificently. It was a true living jewel. |
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Classification
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Based on its shape, the black and yellow colors of its abdomen, the predominantly silvery back, and the markings I observed, I believe it is the species Argiope argentata. However, one can never be 100% certain without further analysis. Here is the classification obtained from iNaturalist.org. |
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| Equipment: | Umidigi Cell Phone A7S Camera |
| Mode: | Macro Mode. Layer: 3:4 |
| Author: | @joslud |
| Edition: | Lightroom |
| Location: | Outdoor |
| Date: | Nov/11, 15, 17/ 25 |
| In Inaturalist.org | Coordenadas: 9.15233, -70.69396 Familia Araneidae by @joslud |
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Sources
Images
- Images and screenshots are my property. Taken with my UMIDIGI phone. Also based on screenshots on Steemit.
- Araneidae in Wikipedia
- Argiope argentata in Wikipedia
 Original production by @joslud |
Hola amigo, es una araña muy grande e interesante. La verdad que infunde respeto. Tus fotos son geniales y tuviste la suerte que ella posó por varios días para que lograras estas tomas tan buenas. Felicitaciones amigo y éxitos para ti. Saludos.
Your photography is amazing. The spider's arms and legs, the webs are clearly visible through your photography. I really enjoy your photography. The small sharp edges are captured by the photographer. I wish you a safe life. Thank you very much for taking such beautiful photographs for us.
🎉 Congratulations, @joslud!
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