I'm not actually a big fan of spiders. Somehow, though, this guy doesn't seem quite so scary lit up with a flashlight and shot in close like this. Almost cuddly?? (not)
How interesting, everyone (here and on Flickr) refers to it as a he. Actually, it's more likely a she. Black Widows aren't the only spiders to consume their mates. Great shot! I wish I'd had a macro lens for the two spiders I've captured so far. The detail is so impressive.
hmmm - that IS interesting. Some kind of reverse sexism?? (didn't anyone read Charlotte's Web, for heaven's sake??) It's fierce, ugly and creepy looking - therefore it's male. hahaha.
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