Spiders

Spider

Window activity

I often have spiders on the outside of my windows and try not to disturb them too much.  Today I was watching a little spider moving about on his web on the outside of my front window - which has ...

Tiny Spider

Teenie-weenie Spider

When I went to Woodley today, this spider was sitting on the wall by the front door.  It was really tiny, with very long leggies.....  I have looked in my book and think it could be one of the Crab ...

Orb Weaver, Nerja

Incy Wincy on the Balcón de Europa

This critter was big enough that it caught my attention as I walked along the Balcón de Europa in Nerja this afternoon. Nice big web and quite sparkly in the sun. I think it is a female Orb Weaver, possibly a ...

Close up of a small garden spider

Spiders and their Webs

October is a good time of the year to see spiders (Araneidae) and their webs, especially when they are sparkling in the morning dew.  Many people dislike spiders but I find them fascinating and none of the house and garden spiders ...

Crab spider and bee, 23 July 2010

Crab Spider

During the summer I noticed there were several dead bees on my large lavender bush in the garden.  I decided to take a photo of one to try and determine why they were dying.  I was amazed to discover the ...