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Araneae Collection (page 4)

Araneae, the order of spiders, encompasses a diverse range of species found across the globe

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5743

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5743
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5742

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5742
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5740

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5740
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5741

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5741
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5739

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5739
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5738

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5738
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5736

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5736
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5737

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5737
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5733

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5733
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5735

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5735
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5734

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5734
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5732

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5732
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5731

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5731
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5730

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5730
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5729

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5729
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5728

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5728
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5726

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5726
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5727

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5727
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5725

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5725
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5724

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5724
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5723

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5723
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5722

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5722
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5721

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5721
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5720

Spiders, 18th century artwork C016 / 5720
Spiders, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spider, 18th century artwork C016 / 5719

Spider, 18th century artwork C016 / 5719
Spider, 18th century artwork. Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spider-hunting wasp

Spider-hunting wasp
A spider-hunting wasp wedging her prey between grass blades before making a burrow

Background imageAraneae Collection: Sicilian amber

Sicilian amber containing two spiders which date from the Oligocene period about 30 million years old. Fig. 36 from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Background imageAraneae Collection: Siler semiglaucus, jumping spider

Siler semiglaucus, jumping spider
A close-up head-on view of the four eyes and fangs of the jumping spider (Siler semiglaucus) from Sri Lanka

Background imageAraneae Collection: Nephilengys malabarensis, orb-web spider

Nephilengys malabarensis, orb-web spider
A tropical orb-weaving spider (Nephilengys malabarensis) on its web, photographed in Sri Lanka

Background imageAraneae Collection: Hyas araneus, great spider crab

Hyas araneus, great spider crab
Plate 112 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Background imageAraneae Collection: Brachyteles sp. woolly spider monkey

Brachyteles sp. woolly spider monkey
Brachyteles frontatus. Hand coloured lithograph from a drawing by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1889)

Background imageAraneae Collection: Epocilla aurantiaca, jumping spider

Epocilla aurantiaca, jumping spider
This species of jumping spider (Epocilla aurantiaca) was photographed in Sri Lanka

Background imageAraneae Collection: Lasia sp. small-headed fly

Lasia sp. small-headed fly
Acrocerid fly (small-headed fly) from Mexico, flies of this genus are parasitoids of tarantulas. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAraneae Collection: Dolomedes fimbriatus, great raft spider model

Dolomedes fimbriatus, great raft spider model
A large scale model of a great raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus), a semi aquatic spider native to Britain held within the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAraneae Collection: Lambis lambis, common spider conch

Lambis lambis, common spider conch
A pair of common spider conch (Lambis lambis). This heavilly ornamented gastropod, has large shell projections, it originates from the Western Indo-Pacific

Background imageAraneae Collection: Bartholina burmanniana, spider orchid

Bartholina burmanniana, spider orchid
Lithograph by Gebhart from an original pencil drawing by Franz Bauer, published in Iconographia generum plantarum (1838) by Stephan Endlicher

Background imageAraneae Collection: Salticus senecus, zebra jumping spider

Salticus senecus, zebra jumping spider
Scanning electron microscope image of a zebra jumping spider from the UK (x 35). Note the two large eyes that give them excellent binoular vision. Coloured artificially on computer

Background imageAraneae Collection: Odontodactylus scyallarus, mantis shrimp

Odontodactylus scyallarus, mantis shrimp

Background imageAraneae Collection: Lambris chiragra, spider conch

Lambris chiragra, spider conch
Watercolour of a spider conch by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Background imageAraneae Collection: Misumena vatia, flower spider

Misumena vatia, flower spider
Female flower spiders can adapt their colour to match the flowers they hide on in order to ambush their prey

Background imageAraneae Collection: Heteropoda venatoria & Avicularia avicularia

Heteropoda venatoria & Avicularia avicularia
Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) and pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia avicularia). Engraving made for Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian

Background imageAraneae Collection: English spiders with butterflies

English spiders with butterflies
Watercolour drawing of spiders and butterflies prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: English spiders

English spiders
Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects (1736) by Eleazar Albin

Background imageAraneae Collection: Aranea maxima ceilonica, tarantula

Aranea maxima ceilonica, tarantula
Fig 1, Tab 69, an illustration of a large tarantula spider feeding on its prey from Thesaurus Volume 1, by Albertus Seba

Background imageAraneae Collection: English spiders by Eleazar Albin

English spiders by Eleazar Albin
Watercolour drawing of spiders prepared for A Natural History of Spiders and other Curious Insects by Eleazar Albin, 1736

Background imageAraneae Collection: Tegenaria gigantia, house spider

Tegenaria gigantia, house spider
Its usually the males which are seen struggling in baths, as they tend to wander in searching for females and get stuck. The males have longer legs and slimmer abdomens that the females

Background imageAraneae Collection: Spider trichobothrium hair

Spider trichobothrium hair
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the base of a trichobothrium hair (x 1, 000). The hair is an air-movement sensor extending from the pit in the cuticle of a spiders leg



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Araneae, the order of spiders, encompasses a diverse range of species found across the globe. From the Heteropoda venatoria or huntsman spider with its impressive size and agility to the tiny Oligonychus ununguis, also known as the red spider mite, these arachnids display remarkable adaptability. In tropical regions like Tambopata Nature Reserve in Peru's Madre de Dios Region, one can encounter fascinating creatures such as the Brazilian Wandering Spider or Banana Spider from the Phoneutria genus. These venomous spiders belong to the Ctenidae family and are known for their potent bite. Closer to home in Burgenland, Austria, we find another intriguing member - Argiope bruennichi or Orb-weaving Spider. Its distinctive yellow and black markings make it easily recognizable among other European garden spiders like Araneus diadematus (Cross spider) that inhabit our gardens. Spiders often share their habitats with various insects and even birds. A guava tree adorned with delicate webs becomes a playground for these skilled predators seeking prey, and is not uncommon to witness an intricate dance between spiders, insects, and hummingbirds amidst nature's beauty. Venturing into Venezuela's lush landscapes reveals yet another marvel - Avicularia metallica or Metallic White-toed Tarantula taking refuge in a thatched roof. Their striking blue coloration captivates observers while reminding us of nature's endless surprises. The scientific codes DDE-90028483, DDE-90028481, DDE-90028480 along with DDE-90027969 may refer to specific studies or research projects related to Araneae; however further context is needed to fully understand their significance within this captivating world of eight-legged wonders.