Chthoniid

Okay- so what's this spider?

Sunday, March 11, 2012 11:20:07 PM

spider, photo, macro, Environment and Ecology

This large spider was moving across some Cordyline leaves on the forest floor at night when I spotted it. I got the chance for two pics before it motored away. The first pic was out of focus so this is all I'm left with. It's a big spider...but one I've not seen before.

Here's the preview

And if you want a larger version
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So, any would-be taxonomists want to have a guess at what it is?

Green is good- native katydidsIvory wars- conservation back in retreat.

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Loiscakkleberrylane # Monday, March 12, 2012 12:44:41 PM

If it's a first sighting for you, it will be difficult for someone else to identify. How exciting though, to see something for the first time!

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Renee Hendricks
2013-03-18 19:48:00

I almost put "go away" in quotes ;)
Chthoniid
2013-03-18 18:22:08

Thanks, sigh. I hope Opera gives her complaint all the consideration is deserves :) (And yes, I *wish* she'd go away)
Renee Hendricks
2013-03-18 15:43:31

Heads up. Looks like someone is going to try to report you to Opera. Why won't she just go away?
Chthoniid
2013-02-01 04:02:26

I hate jet lag
Chthoniid
2013-01-01 02:05:46

Happy New Year everyone :) All I can add is that it is very hot and there are lots of cicadas in 2013
Chthoniid
2012-12-11 03:00:30

Thanks MM- it hit just west of us. Better than last time when it only veered away at last minute. Number 2 spawn was a bit concerned as she was home alone.