CLY02038. AUS-260. Redback spider - female with captured fly
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CLY02038. AUS-260. Redback spider - female with captured fly
AUS-260
Redback spider - female with captured fly
Latrodectus mactans hasselti
Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com
Auscape
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Arachnid Arachnids Cobweb Cobwebs Flies Parenting Poisonous Predator And Prey Predators Predators And Prey Protection Spider Spiders Venomous Webs
Caught in Her Web - The Ultimate Spider-Mom!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Densey Clyne, we witness the incredible parenting skills of a female Redback spider. With her venomous reputation and intricate web-building abilities, she proves to be an expert predator in the world of insects. This single Australian beauty showcases her maternal instincts as she proudly displays a captured fly within her irregularly woven cobweb. Known for their preference to settle near human dwellings, this clever arachnid has chosen a sheltered spot - perhaps an old flowerpot or even a rubbish dump! While the Redback spider's bite can cause unpleasant symptoms, it rarely results in fatalities thanks to readily available anti-venom. So fear not! Instead, marvel at the delicate yet deadly nature of this Australasian wonder. With its vibrant red markings contrasting against its jet-black body, our eight-legged friend is both mesmerizing and slightly intimidating. But don't let that deter you from appreciating the vital role these creatures play in maintaining ecological balance. So next time you stumble upon one of these amazing predators lurking nearby, remember that behind those multiple eyes lies a fierce protector and provider – truly deserving of admiration (and maybe just a little bit of caution!).
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