I was doing a spot of weeding in the garden and noticed this St Andrew's Cross spider, isn't she a beauty. This is her underside and you can see the zig zags she makes with her web to attract insects. I couldn't manage to get a photo of her other side because she was in a corner of the garden by the fence.
She must have a tough web because she survived the storm a few days ago.
@casablanca She is very placid and doesn't cause any trouble at all. I just let her sit in our garden and catch insects and moths. She is about 5 cm (2 inches) from top to toe.
Other spiders don't fare so well though especially the crab spiders and redbacks. They are gone quick smart.
@paul10 Surely you aren't scared of spiders Paul, especially as I know your love of ghostly places and Halloween scenes. This little lady wouldn't hurt a fly, well she would hurt a fly if we are being honest, but she isn't dangerous to humans.
@onewing. I always save spiders Babs and put them safely outside. I just saw how this looked, remember where you're living and thought poisonous. But now I know she's not harmful I'd grab a pic 😊
Excellent macro! I hadn't given much notice to spiders until 365 and although I'm not totally crazy about them, I have to admit they have some beautiful markings! Great shot!
Wow! Amazing capture of this truly amazing spider! Such interesting info about the zig zag pattern reflecting ultra violet light to attract flying insects. Nature is truly incredible! Fav! :-)
Fabulous close-up. Glad she is harmless, unlike the redbacks. We learnt about them when visiting friends in Adelaide and family in Perth. I kept checking!!
Other spiders don't fare so well though especially the crab spiders and redbacks. They are gone quick smart.