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Just me and my shadow


Just me and my shadow
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Copyright: bob felker (papacornbinder) Silver Star Critiquer [C: 14 W: 0 N: 7] (236)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-09-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: nikon coolpix 4500
Exposure: f/6.3
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-12-11 18:12
Viewed: 651
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Black Widow Spider
Araneae: Theridiidae, Latrodectus mactans


SIZE: About 1 1/2 inches (38mm) long, 1/4 inch (6.4mm) in diameter

COLOR: Usually shiny black

DESCRIPTION: The female is usually black with a red spot or hourglass- shaped mark on its round abdomen. The male usually has light streaks on its abdomen.

HABITAT: Black widow spiders are common around wood piles, and are frequently encountered when homeowners carry firewood into the house. Also found under eaves, in boxes, outdoor toilets, meter boxes, and other unbothered places.

LIFE CYCLE: Egg sacs are brown, papery, about ½ inch long and oval. They hold from 25 to 900 or more eggs, which have an incubation period of 20 days. Growth requires two to three months, with older females dying in autumn after egg laying.

TYPE OF DAMAGE: The black widow is not aggressive. It will, however, bite instinctively when touched or pressed.

CONTROL: Be very careful when working around areas where black widow spiders may be established. Take proper precautions-wear gloves and pay attention to where you are working. Black widow bites are sharp and painful, and the victim should go to the doctor immediately for treatment. To control the black widow, carefully remove all materials where they might hide. They can be cleaned out of an area simply by knocking down the webs, spiders, and round tan egg sacs with a stick and crushing them underfoot.

INTERESTING FACTS: The female eats the male after mating. She hangs belly upward and rarely leaves the web.
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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 351 N: 944] (5728)
  • [2004-12-11 18:40]

Bob, the folks at Trek Nature would love to see this one. Trek Nature, Trek lens, Trek earth are all by Adam. Drop on by and gives us some Black widow with the facts. they will jump all over it like flies on ...t.
Well done.

Mike

Good shot Bob. I think I'd be taking pictures in the other direction though(fast):) Informative note too. Well done!

Nice one, even though I liked the shot you had on TN better. Anyway, I still have to compliment you on the sharpness, so two points, here they come.

Very good shot, the colors are just great. Nice point of views from under.

Great maco shot, Bob. Did you find this around the house?

Good picture and note! David

Belle macro. Bien cadrée, claire et bien nette! Bien vu et bien fait!
Bye, Jacques

Great Macro of one of my favorite subjects! Spiders are fascinating little creatures. Your note was interesting, too. TFS ...:O)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2005-01-18 16:13]

Hi, Bob, another great macro shot of yours... New Zealand don't have poison spider, your note is a great help.

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