Water Spider Collection

A Water Spider and its air bell underwater, London Zoo, October 1925 (b / w photo)
3260700 A Water Spider and its air bell underwater, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Water Spider and its Diving-bell (engraving)
2788537 Water Spider and its Diving-bell (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Spider and its Diving-bell)

The Water Spider and Its Diving Bell (colour litho)
5210969 The Water Spider and Its Diving Bell (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Spider and Its Diving Bell)

Water Spider, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999657 Water Spider, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Scorpions and Spiders, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109862 Scorpions and Spiders, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

The diving bell spider or water spider (Argyroneta aquatica), top, and its diving bell, bottom. This is the only species of spider known to live nearly all the time underwater

Illustration of a Water spider (Argyroneta aquatica)

Spider engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Water spider, SEM
Water spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a water spider (Argyroneta aquatica), showing its large jaws (mandibles, centre right) and its eyes (upper right). A

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The water spider, also known as Argyroneta aquatica, is a fascinating creature that has captured the curiosity of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. This unique species is the only known spider that spends most of its life underwater. In a captivating black and white photograph taken at London Zoo in October 1925, we see a water spider with its air bell submerged beneath the surface. The image captures the delicate beauty of this remarkable arachnid as it navigates effortlessly through its aquatic habitat. An engraving depicting a water spider and its diving bell showcases the intricate details of this creature's extraordinary adaptation. The diving bell acts as a portable home for the spider, providing it with oxygen while it explores the depths below. A vibrant color lithograph from an earlier era portrays another perspective of this intriguing species. The artwork showcases both the water spider and its diving bell in stunning detail, highlighting their symbiotic relationship within their watery world. Dating back to 1833-39, a colored engraving offers us insight into how long humans have been captivated by these spiders' peculiar lifestyle. It serves as evidence that our fascination with these creatures spans centuries. In another colorful lithograph from around 1860, scorpions and spiders share space on one page. Among them is our elusive water spider, reminding us once again of its uniqueness among arachnids. Featured in "The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, " published in 1882, an illustration depicts both top-down views of the diving bell spider alongside its distinctive diving bell structure at bottom. This visual representation further emphasizes just how exceptional this species truly is. An enchanting engraving from 1895 showcases not only the physical attributes but also provides insight into their behavior - capturing attention with every intricate line drawn by skilled hands. Another illustration displays a moment frozen in time: a water spider gracefully dives beneath tranquil waters using silk threads to create a bell-shaped web.