Wolf in my front yard.

[bloodhound31]

've been trying to tease this monster out of his hole for the last few days. The other day he came out and had a go at me, then proceeded to chase me a short distance. They he went back in his burrow and sulked, refusing to come out again. Today, finally, he decided to come out and play and play nice he did too!

The garden wolf spider, Lycosa godeffroyi, is one of the most widespread species of wolf spider in Australia and common across the southern and eastern mainland. Wolf spiders are large, robust spiders growing up to 25 mm in body length. They are grey-brown in colour with a pattern of bars on the abdomen and radiating marks on the head and thorax.

Sweet dreams!

Baz.


Uncropped full-frame (http://barryarmsteadphotography.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=131047508)

Crop (http://barryarmsteadphotography.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=131047509)

Oblique shot (http://barryarmsteadphotography.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=131051597)

[Ric]

Excellent shots Baz.

There's plenty out my way if you wan't to stir them up. :D

[DavidU]

Great images Baz. What incredible eyes they have.

[Paddy]

Great photos Barry

[Liz]

Phew!! sorry Barry, am sure they are great pics,but avoid SPIDERS as best as I can,and so close to looking at your pics!! :eyepop:

[bloodhound31]

Hey thanks folks. Liz, I totally understand mate. Can I send yo an 8-legged fluffy toy for your birthday to help you over this? ;)

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Kill them!!
Kill them all!!!

C'mon, if these things were the size of cats, we'd all be running for our flamethrowers!
Best get in a pre-emptive strike in case of mutations.