I am told that this Arachnid is commonly called a "catfaced spider". Note the orange body with cat "cheeks". Her bite is not dangerous. She surprised me by inhabiting my wheelbarrow since last I used it so I imposed upon her for a few portraits.
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Lynn H gave props (3 Aug 2008):
EWWWWww but COOL! I had to hurry and vote and get outta here LOL
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (3 Aug 2008):
Great capture!
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Kristina Kurtzke gave props (4 Aug 2008):
I hate spiders so much, but this photo is awesome! Great close up!
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Ken McElroy added a link (5 Aug 2008):
Let's seek out and link all the spider pictures - then put them in the Halloween issue. (jpgmag.com)
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Freda Meister gave props (5 Aug 2008):
Sure hope you didn't find this big guy in Montana! Good Job!
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Ken McElroy said (5 Aug 2008):
Hello folks - I need to correct my misinformation. Did some research on Google and if this IS a Cat-Face spider (and it most likely is) then it is harmless to people (unless you count heart palpitations). So . . . please don't unnecessarily kill these guys. My source, who shall remain nameless, is now fully discredited.
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KL Terace gave props (6 Aug 2008):
whoa! great shot
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Christopher Long gave props (7 Aug 2008):
Great shot!
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Steve Hogle added a link (10 Aug 2008):
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Meow Zen Desire gave props (13 Aug 2008):
ick!! but stellar shot
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Ken McElroy added a link (13 Aug 2008):
Here's another very different from mine - elegant and minimalist. (jpgmag.com)
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Loraine Doman added a link (13 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
Another Arachnid for my little collection. Please assist with this worthy project. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
From the fine art series, "Spiders I have known". Check it out. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Clint Harris added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
Wonder who's gonna take care of the taxonomy now? (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy said (16 Aug 2008):
After scouting over 100 pages this morning and turning up these 7 spider pics (3 of one subject) I can confirm that butterflies are more favored subjects with fire hydrants running just slightly behind spiders. And the race is on!
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Jennifer Rowe gave props (16 Aug 2008):
nice shot! And nice idea about collecting spiders - I've got a few, I've just neve linked anything; we'll see if I can figure that one out!
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Jennifer Rowe added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Jennifer Rowe added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Rebecca Kinzie Bastian gave props (16 Aug 2008):
Great! My son said this is almost pretty in a disgusting way. I agree.
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
Tip of the hat to Jennifer Rowe, who has quite the collection of colorful Spider shots. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (17 Aug 2008):
Check out two Faced's european cousin - amazing in its resemblance AND differences. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (17 Aug 2008):
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Luis Franco gave props (17 Aug 2008):
Great shot!!! But what a creepy being... One thing I like about photrography is that even those ugly beings are beautiful in a good macro
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Diane Sangalang added a link (17 Aug 2008):
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Diane Sangalang added a link (17 Aug 2008):
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Diane Sangalang added a link (17 Aug 2008):
Related photo...this is simply elegant and beautiful (jpgmag.com)
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Diane Sangalang added a link (17 Aug 2008):
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Diane Sangalang added a link (17 Aug 2008):
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Diane Sangalang added a link (17 Aug 2008):
This one is by Allen Price and he has several more on his page (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (17 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (18 Aug 2008):
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Kimi Phillips gave props (19 Aug 2008):
What a great idea, Ken! Thanks for adding mine to your impressive list!:)
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
Whew! Last one for today - spider hunting is wearisome business. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (25 Aug 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (2 Sep 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (5 Sep 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (5 Sep 2008):
This one got the best of the aesthetic and the aversive aspects of the spider shot. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (5 Sep 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (6 Sep 2008):
Here's another catface but color scheme is very different. (jpgmag.com)
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mean MR mustard gave props (8 Sep 2008):
striking! wow.
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Jacqueline Chay gave props (13 Sep 2008):
An amazing spider - well captured
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Ken McElroy added a link (29 Sep 2008):
Been a while since I added new members - check this newby garden spider. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (4 Oct 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (5 Oct 2008):
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Ken McElroy added a link (5 Oct 2008):
Another effort by the same intrepid naturalist. Better color and detail though. (jpgmag.com)
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Manon Boily gave props (5 Oct 2008):
that thing is completely creepy! nicely done!
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Ken McElroy added a link (1 Nov 2008):
New blood - gotta see this guy's amazing macros. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (2 Nov 2008):
Spider on the other side of the world, yet familiar. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (9 Jan 2009):
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Trish Meyer added a link (28 Jan 2009):
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Ken McElroy added a link (2 Feb 2009):
Awesome - first Tarantula pic for the collection. (jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (6 Feb 2009):
Visit this very artistic image of a beautiful spider. (jpgmag.com)
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JOE FAILK gave props (6 Feb 2009):
Excellent detail and color!
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Howard Simpson gave props (9 Feb 2009):
Creepy is right!
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Ken McElroy added a link (18 Feb 2009):
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Ken McElroy added a link (23 Feb 2009):
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Ken McElroy added a link (23 May 2009):
Magnificent specimen - first new link in a long time. (www.jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (3 Jun 2009):
Take a look at this gorgeous horny little devil! (www.jpgmag.com)
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Ken McElroy added a link (7 Jun 2009):
Check the unusual color treatment and uber closeup. (www.jpgmag.com)
