Leslie Larson
July 2026 - Waiting in the Web
About the Image(s)
I found several of these colorful spiders a couple of months ago on a trail on Kangaroo Island south of Adelaide.
Canon EOS R5, 1/125, f/10, ISO 400, 300mm. cropping and enhancing contrast about all I did.
4 comments posted
(Groups 4 & 15 & 58 & 59 & 72)
Leslie, we have them here in South Florida but they are black and red. Have the same horns. I understand that in Australia are called jewel spider. Nice closeup. Posted: 07/02/2026 16:19:27
Thanks for the identification tip. I love the name...jewel spider. Posted: 07/02/2026 20:22:28
Leslie, Isaac beat me to it! We do indeed have something very close to this (color differences) here in South Florida. In fact at first I thought they were almost tiny crabs...but the web did not make sense! They like my patio !
You've gotten a very nice image of the spider, despite its VERY small size! I also like that your lighting allowed you to include the web....adds to the charm ! Posted: 07/07/2026 19:01:34
You've gotten a very nice image of the spider, despite its VERY small size! I also like that your lighting allowed you to include the web....adds to the charm ! Posted: 07/07/2026 19:01:34
Great capture, Leslie. A stunning spider. Your photo makes me want to see more of him. Nice composition . Posted: 07/10/2026 19:44:56