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Rain Spider - Female guarding egg-sac suspended between leaves of aloe. Nocturnal hunter, living in vegetation and often entering houses, attracted by the lights. Capable of biting, non-poisonous. Body length up to 40mm Grahamstown, E
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Rain Spider - Female guarding egg-sac suspended between leaves of aloe. Nocturnal hunter, living in vegetation and often entering houses, attracted by the lights. Capable of biting, non-poisonous. Body length up to 40mm Grahamstown, E
ASW-4233
Rain Spider - Female guarding egg-sac suspended between leaves of aloe.
Grahamstown, E. Cape, South Africa
Palystes sp
Nocturnal hunter, living in vegetation and often entering houses, attracted by the lights. Capable of biting, non-poisonous. Body length up to 40mm
Fam. Sparassidae
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Caught in the Act - Supermom Rain Spider Guards Her Precious Eggs!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Alan Weaving, we witness a truly remarkable sight from the wilds of Grahamstown, South Africa. Meet ASW-4233, a fearless female Rain Spider who takes her role as a nocturnal hunter and protector very seriously. Suspended delicately between leaves of an aloe plant, this devoted mother guards her precious egg-sac with unwavering determination. With a body length reaching up to 40mm, she may be small but don't underestimate her bite! Fear not though, for she is non-poisonous - just one of nature's many fascinating wonders. Living harmoniously amidst vegetation and even venturing into human abodes attracted by lights (watch out!), our eight-legged heroine showcases both strength and grace. Her silk-spinning skills are second to none as she constructs intricate webs that glisten like delicate cobwebs in the African sun. With all eight legs poised protectively around her unborn spiderlings, ASW-4233 embodies the true essence of parenting and nurture in the animal kingdom. A shining example of maternal dedication! So next time you spot an arachnid scurrying across your path or weaving its magical web nearby, take a moment to appreciate these incredible creatures. And remember - behind every successful spiderling lies an amazing mom like ASW-4233!
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