Arachnid Collection (page 8)

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Spider Spider with egg sac on web Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Bark Scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda, front view

Banana Spider or Brazilian Wandering Spider, Phoneutria fera, side view

Orb Web Spider (Araneidae) weaving spiral through web frame erected between tree branches

Illustration, Whip Scorpion (Uropygi)

Scorpion (Scorpiones)

Illustration of spider with fangs clearly visible, front view

Illustration of a Water spider (Argyroneta aquatica)

Illustration of False black widow spider (Steatoda sp. ) hanging upside down from a plant, weaving a web
Illustration of False black widow spider (Steatoda sp.) hanging upside down from a plant, weaving a web

Illustration of pair of Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp. ), larger female and smaller male
Illustration of pair of Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp.), larger female and smaller male, hanging upside down from a spider web in courtship ritual

Picture No. 11676060
Huntsman Spider female in bathtub Date:

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Tarantula Wolf Spider female on white background. Date:

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Green Huntsman Spider camouflaged on moss waiting for prey. Date:

Epidexipteryx perched on a branch ready to eat a nearby spider
Epidexipteryx dinosaur perched on a branch ready to eat a nearby spider

Castor bean tick -Ixodes ricinus-, Germany, Europe

Common orb-weaving spider -Araneus sp. - on its web, Konstanz, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Common orb-weaving spider -Araneus sp.- on its web, Konstanz, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European Garden Spider, Diadem Spider or Cross Orbweaver -Araneus diadematus- in a web, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Orb-web spider, grass cross spider -Argiope catenulata- perched in the center of its circular web with a zig-zag pattern of white spider silk or stabilimentum, Tambopata Nature Reserve

Pinktoe Tarantula -Avicularia avicularia-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Orb-weaving Spider -Argiope bruennichi-, Burgenland, Austria

Orb Weaver -Araneus circe-, female, Mount Olympus, Litochoro, Central Macedonia, Greece

Wolf Spider (Lycosidae), Australia
Macro portrait of a (Lycosidae) Wolf Spider carrying its young on its back, Australia. Wolf Spiders are found throughout Australia

Picture No. 11071175
Angular Orb Weaving Spider - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11051756
Curly-hair Tarantula Central America Date:

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Kingsville Bronze Brown / Texas Tan Bird-eating Spider (Aphonopelma anax) Date:

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Sydney Funnel-web Spider in defensive position (Atrax robustus) Date:

Spider anatomy, artwork
Spider anatomy. Computer artwork showing the main organs of a typical female spider

Flower mimicking crab spider C014 / 0968
Flower mimicking crab spider. Close-up of a flower mimicking crab spider (Epicadus heterogaster) on a leaf. This spider has evolved to closely resemble the shape and colouration of a flower

Cretaceous of Brazil, prehistoric scene C013 / 7112
Cretaceous of Brazil. Artwork of a coastal lagoon scene reconstructed from fossils in the Crato Formation of Brazil (108 million years ago, during the Cretaceous)

Emperor scorpion eating a cricket C013 / 4401
Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) eating a cricket. This is the largest of the scorpions, reaching a length of over 20 centimetres. It inhabits forests and savannah in tropical central Africa

White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey - UK
SPH-850 White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey UK Misumena vatia Also known as White death Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Macrocheira kaempferi, Japanese spider crab
Specimen of the largest crab alive. When fully grown its legs can span amost 4m. It lives at the bottom of the Pacific around Japan

Phormictopus cancerides, Haitian brown tarantula
The Haitian brown tarantula (Phormictopus cancerides) is an aggressive bird-eating tarantula. Specimen derives from the Republic of Haiti in the Caribbean

Ornithodoros parkeri, tick
Ventral views of male and female of this soft tick (Ornithodoros parkeri) from the family Argasidae

Tyrophagus casei, cheese mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a cheese mite (x 170). These creatures are generally considered to be a pest, however they are added to Altenburger cheese to give it flavour

Dysdera crocata, woodlouse spider
This spider tends to live underneath stones and logs with its main prey being woodlice

Theraphosa leblondi, goliath tarantula
This spider, from the northern Amazonia, has a leg-span of 250mm

Dermanyssus gallinae, red or poultry mite
Scanning electron microscope image of the red or poutry mite. Adults appear red when engorged with blood, but otherwise are black, grey or white. Females are about 1mm long

Phthiracarus sp. box mite or armadillo mite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a box mite, showing how the body has fused into one single segment

Dermatophagoides pteronyssius, dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image showing a dust mite (x 250 on standard 9cm wide print). This image has been artificially coloured by a computer

Tarantula - with egg case in burrow - Amazonas - Venezuela
NG-583 Tarantula / Bird-Eating Spider - with egg case in burrow Amazonas - Venezuela Theraphosa blondi Nick Gordon contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Golden Orb Weaver Spider - female eating wasp - Costa Rica
CAN-4680 Golden Orb Weaver Spider - female eating wasp Costa Rica Argiopes aurantia John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

European garden spider egg sacs. Eggs of Araneus diadematus laid in cases on the edge of a leaf. Each of these egg-cases may contain hundreds of eggs

House Spider - in web in old shoe. UK
SPH-5 HOUSE SPIDER - in web in old shoe UK Tegenaria domestica Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula- with its eggs in a silk cocoon
PPG-1714 Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula - with its eggs in a silk cocoon. Brazil Lasiodora parahybana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Golden Orb-weaver spider - with much smaller male
AUS-940 Golden Orb-weaver spider - with much smaller male. Lake Johnston, Western Australia Nephila edulis Greg Harold / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Leaf-curling spider - using snail shell as retreat at centre of web
AUS-449 Leaf-curling spider - using snail shell as retreat at centre of web. Australia Phonognatha graeffei Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

A Golden orb-weaver - female spider in web with food debris and attendant male above
AUS-443 A Golden orb-weaver - female spider in web with food debris and attendant male above. Australia Nephila ornata Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

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"Exploring the World of Arachnids: From Tarantulas to Mites and Spiders" Witness the incredible sight of a Tarantula, known as the Bird-eating Spider, carefully carrying its precious egg cocoon back to its nest. Meet the Mexican White Knee Tarantula Spider (SPH 2362 Acanthoscurria genicutata), beautifully captured by Steve Hopkin in this mesmerizing photograph from ARDEA LONDON. Behold the Tarentula or Baboon Spider as it emerges from its moulting process, showcasing nature's fascinating transformation. Discover the Heteropoda venatoria, also known as huntsman spider, displaying its impressive hunting skills in pursuit of prey. Marvel at a close-up view of a majestic Tarantula Spider, revealing intricate details on its face that highlight their unique features and adaptations for survival. Delve into the microscopic world with an SEM image capturing a Mite feasting on cheese - an astonishing reminder of nature's diversity and complexity. Uncover another tiny yet formidable creature through an SEM image featuring a Sheep tick - showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in various environments. Get up close and personal with another stunning shot capturing the captivating face of a Tarantula spider - truly demonstrating their beauty amidst their fearsome reputation. Encounter the Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) in all her yellow glory perched delicately on an Honesty flower in Bristol, UK - showcasing nature's vibrant palette at work. Explore beyond spiders as we delve into Sarcoptes scabiei, commonly known as scabies mite - reminding us that arachnids come in many forms and sizes. In this diverse collection of images and descriptions, we invite you to appreciate these extraordinary creatures that inhabit our world – from the large and intimidating Tarantulas to the microscopic yet equally fascinating mites.