Araneae Collection (page 5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abliguritor niger, fossil spider in amber
This Oligocene spider, about 1 cm long, is encased in amber from the Baltic

Inachus dorsettensis, scorpion spider crab
Photograph of a scorpion spider crab (Inachus dorsettensis)

Willemite
A specimen of willemite (zinc silicate) photographed under UV light

Scientist working in Entomology Department
Entomologist working with arachnid collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Scientist identifying specimens
Entomologist identifying arachnid specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Argiope bruennichi, wasp spider
The wasp spider is a non-poisonous species from the Mediterranean that is now also found in southern England. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Spider illustration
Drawing 403 from the Watling Collection titled Murraragan by a Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797

Fake amber
A fake spider that has been inserted into melted Kauri gum to look like amber. Fig. 16 page no.7 from Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Insects
Drawing 402 from the Watling Collection simply titled a crab, a spider, a snail, two butterflies and a caterpillar by Thomas Watling

Isle of Wight amber
Spider in Isle of Wight amber. Lower Cretaceous about 130 million years old. Borrowed from Museum of Isle of Wight Geology

Ptinus tectus, spider beetle
Scanning electron microscope image of a spider beetle (x 9). The long antennae, hairy body and waist-like constriction give this beetle the appearance of a spider

Arachnids in an amber pendant
Two arachnids (Phalaphium sp.) harvestman and (Oxyopes sp.) lynx spider trapped and preserved in amber. The amber has been made into a pendant for a necklace

Araneus saevus, great round web spider
An illustration of a great round web female spider from Insects of Georgia by John Abbot (1751-1840)

Spider and beetles illustration
From the John Reeves Collection of Entomological Drawings (Bound)

Funnel Web Spider, Agelenidae, adult in Web, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, June

Spider Web, web with dew, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Silver Argiope, Argiope argentata, female in web, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Spiders leg, SEM
Spiders leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a spiders leg. The tufts of hair allow the spider to grip a surface

Spiders body surface, SEM
Spiders body surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the body surface of an unidentified spider (order Araneae). Magnification: x280 at 6x7cm size

Labyrinth spider (Agelena labyrinthica)

Marbled orb-weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus var pyramidatus). This spider variant is found only in Europe, as opposed to Araneus marmoreus, which is found throughout all the northern continents

Flattie Spider - resting on tree trunk, showing camouflage colouring -Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4768 Flattie Spider - resting on tree trunk, showing camouflage colouring Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Anyphops sp. Alan J. S

Ant-mimicking spider resembling Camponotus ant at rest on foliage. Grahamstown, Eastern Caqpe, South Africa
ASW-4542 Ant-mimicking spider resembling Camponotus ant at rest on foliage Grahamstown, Eastern Caqpe, South Africa Salticidae Alan J. S

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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.