More Spiders
These small creatures have been photographed primarily on my property in Yarmouth County, where there is a variety of habitat for them. I find identification very difficult and won't try to present myself as an expert in this area. If anyone can help me out, please don't hesitate to email me or post a note in my guestbook. I'll just provide my photos, include my best guesses as to identification if possible, and hope that eventually the spiders will be given their correct names!
Next on my equipment wish list is a dedicated macro lens, probably 50 mm, for my DSLR and ultimately, a newer camera as well. I tend to prefer Olympus and have been keeping an eye on their latest offerings, but must wait until I can afford an upgrade. The E-510 has proven to be a most satisfactory all-around camera and I doubt I will give it up even when I get a new one. Meanwhile, on to the spiders!
a small hunter on a rose; I believe it is a spiny yellow spider (araneus) related to the shamrock spider
argiope - one of the lovelies of all garden spiders (male at centre)
banded argiope (female - argiope trifasciata)
female black and yellow argiope (argiope aurantia)
common garden spiders (orb weavers)
shamrock spider, an orb weaver (araneus trifoilum)
six-spotted fishing spider (dolomedes triton) on waterlily pad
a new crop of minute orb weavers is released into the grass
a large jumping spider, spotted in Yarmouth town, NS