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Mature "Jewel Araneus" Orb Weaver Spider

Araneus gemma

Notes:

This large specimen of Araneus gemma is an exceptional example as to why this specie is nicknamed Jewel, and scientifically known as Gemma. When back-lighted by the sun, this spider looks like a glowing ruby. 1:1 magnification, or life-size. Photographed at Shipley Nature Center, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Beach. Hand-held Nikon D90 at ISO 400 with 105-mm macro lens, 1/200-sec at f/22, filtered sunlight and SB-600 flash unit with O-Flash 3/4-ringlight attachment.

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1 Comment

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Quite a good series!

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DouglassMoody

Orange, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 6, 2011
Submitted on Nov 6, 2011

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