E is for

Exoskeleton :( the outer hard covering or "skin" of a spider)
Ecdysis :( The process of shedding the exoskeleton when a spider grows)
Exuvia: ( the remnants of the shed exoskeleton ...pictured above.)
Everywhere:"If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere." - Vincent Van Gogh

[Mike]

Amazing shot Hope. Instant fav

[Kane Arlow]

Great macro. Well spotted.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Great capture!

[Call me Joe]

Eeeeeeeek!!-:) great macro 'tho:)

[Simply Amanda]

Saweet!!

[Dominica]

Great shot, but I wouldn't go near it! :o)

[katy]

Not sure I would call it beautiful but very fascinating and the detail of the shot makes it fabulous!

[Kathy]

How interesting. Great close-up. Always the educator. You taught me something today.

[Sue Wilde]

Geat close up

[Kiran]

Are you saying this is just the outer shell and not an actually spider. Fascinating. Agree with Kathy above. I always learn something new from your pics.

[Margaret Obey]

This is a wonderful find Hope and makes a great picture. I love the way the light catches part of the Eco skeleton. Fav

[Francoise]

fabulous lighting. I didn't know that spiders shed ... or is this one just dead and all that remains is the skeleton? At least it sat still for you...

[Graham Thresher]

Brilliant once again. Fav

[Hope D Jennings]

@ikamera @francoise thanks ladies.When spiders grow,their outer ("skin")exoskeleton does not.They must shed it .When they are newly shed they are soft and vulnerable until their new exoskeleton hardens.

[Mary Downing Hahn]

It reminds me of soft shell crabs -- same process. Striking against the dark background.