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Orb Web Spider Collection

The orb web spider, also known as the long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata), is a fascinating creature that weaves intricate webs to catch its prey

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata) in web at sunset. Dunwich Heath, Suffolk

Long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata) in web at sunset. Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, UK, September

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Picture No. 12479396

Picture No. 12479396
Wasp spider, Argiope bruennichi, on the web waiting Date:

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata) in web at sunset. Dunwich Heath, Suffolk

Long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata) in web at sunset. Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, UK, September

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Female Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) sitting in her web, Balloerveld, The Netherlands

Female Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) sitting in her web, Balloerveld, The Netherlands, Drenthe

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Back-lit Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) with European Grass Spider (Tetragnatha extensa)

Back-lit Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) with European Grass Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) on web spanning dew-covered leaves and stems, Stover Country Park, Devon, United Kingdom

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Picture No. 11993157

Picture No. 11993157
Cucumber Green Orb Web Spider - Cornwall - UK Cucumber Green Orb Web Spider - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Orb spider, Lord Howe Island, majestic and scenically wonderful, is part of New South Wales

Orb spider, Lord Howe Island, majestic and scenically wonderful, is part of New South Wales, Australia
Lord Howe Island is a sub-tropical destination and scenically superb. The Island is an irregularly crescent-shaped volcanic remnant in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Orb spider, Lord Howe Island, majestic and scenically wonderful, is part of New South Wales

Orb spider, Lord Howe Island, majestic and scenically wonderful, is part of New South Wales, Australia
Lord Howe Island is a sub-tropical destination and scenically superb. The Island is an irregularly crescent-shaped volcanic remnant in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Black-and-yellow argiope, Argiope aurantia, Unionville, Ontario, Canada

Black-and-yellow argiope, Argiope aurantia, Unionville, Ontario, Canada

Background imageOrb Web Spider 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 imageOrb Web Spider 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 imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Argiope bruennichi, wasp spider

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

Background imageOrb Web Spider Collection: Araneus saevus, great round web spider

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


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The orb web spider, also known as the long-jawed orbweaver (Metellina segmentata), is a fascinating creature that weaves intricate webs to catch its prey. This species can be found in various locations around the world, including Dunwich Heath in Suffolk and Stover Country Park in Devon, United Kingdom. In one captivating image captured at sunset on Dunwich Heath, we see a long-jawed orbweaver perched delicately within its web. The warm hues of the setting sun create a stunning backdrop for this arachnid's intricate creation. Another mesmerizing photograph showcases a back-lit Yellow Flag Iris with an European Grass Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) gracefully spanning dew-covered leaves and stems. This scene, captured at Stover Country Park in Devon, highlights the delicate beauty of both the spider and its surroundings. Moving across continents to Balloerveld in The Netherlands, we are introduced to a female Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) confidently sitting within her meticulously crafted web. Her vibrant colors stand out against the natural landscape, showcasing her strength and resilience. Venturing further south to Lord Howe Island in New South Wales, Australia, we encounter majestic orb spiders amidst breathtaking scenery. These creatures thrive on this picturesque island where nature's wonders abound. Closer to home in Unionville, Ontario Canada; black-and-yellow argiope spiders (Argiope aurantia) spin their enchanting webs. Their striking coloration serves as both camouflage and warning sign for potential predators. Lastly but not leastly Nephilengys malabarensis is another remarkable example of an orb-web spider species that captivates with its unique appearance and behavior. And let us not forget Aranea maxima ceilonica - a tarantula that commands attention with its size and presence. These incredible photographs remind us of the diversity and beauty found within the world of orb web spiders.