Tent Spider

[jjjnettie]

Crikey! Look at this little beauty!!:eyepop:
She resides in the garden of Jonathan Bradshaw.

[ving]

what a stunning looking spider! :)

why was i expecting a picture of a tent with a spider in it tho? ;)

[jjjnettie]

I'd have to say it's one of the best looking spiders I've seen.

[ving]

it is! its got great marking on it. very purdy :)


oh wheres the tent come into it?

[jjjnettie]

The "Tent" describes the shape of the web.
I had a hell of a time weaving my hands and camera through the strands to get in close.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weavers/TentSpiders.htm

[Glenhuon]

Nice spider pic. I see he has a packed lunch. I take it the sixpack was too big for the pic :)

Bill