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robinism — the catch
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Published: 2006-11-08 21:24:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 1008; Favourites: 13; Downloads: 4
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yesterday while chasing after cute lil butterflies i ran up on this ugly booger. i stepped forward and a bug of some sort jumped/flew into his web and he proceeded to wrap him up all nice and neat. now as gross as this spidey is. i was fascinated by him wrapping up his meal
anywho hos entire web was so big it was taking over a good part of the back yard and he is a rather big spidey. i did not kill him. when russ came home russ removed him and relocated him to a new place. i am sure he will be back in his old place soon. they tend to come back.
anywho if ya get the chance full view. he is scary and hairy
*fullview**
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Hello 
Thank you
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omg... I would die of fear if i saw that thing w/in 30' of me.....
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lol in my backtyard too
thank you
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not yet but he will. they always do
and yes he is very scary and hairy
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yikes, I'm not usually scared of spiders but this guy ...
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I don't see very many good spider-on-web shots very often but this one is near the top of the list. Great job.
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thank you very much. i was very lucky to get to see him catching and wrapping up his prey. not too bad a shot for the kit lens that comes with the 350d. (i want to get a GOOD macro lens though 
thank you for the wonderful comment
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Very, very nice, robin. Awesome catch!
~ bacchus
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thank you very much. i have yet top identify him but i am sure it will not be hard. we have a great resource page from the the university of texas, for native texas species
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Reminds me of a spotted orbweaver ~ but a bit hairier! Maybe genus Neoscona? Good luck on the search!
~ bacchus
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he is in fact a humpbacked orbweaver (Eustala anastera) you were right on. i contacted someone from the university of texas and he identified it for me. he said it was unusual to see their webs up and out catching prey in the day. they are nocturnal and remove the web come morning and put a new one come dusk.
just thought i would let you know i got it identified
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Awesome, robinism ~
I love it when the professionals help us out! :')
~ bacchus
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indeed, i agree. but you had a pretty good eye yourself
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i have been looking for info on him but i cant find any. i emailed a professor from the university of texas to see if he could help me. hopefully i will get some answers soon
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aww shit its fucking beautiful!
great shot robin love!
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nice macro.. great details..but i dont want to see this one that close..
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Big butt. Pricky legs
How close were you when you took this picture? i lurveee your focus! 
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close
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Robin most photograph would post a great capture like this in tiny resolution with watermark.(greedy bastards)
You rock excellent shot. I love the details
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thank you charles. check out the next one its just for you. big as my ass it is
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well it's ok, take your time Rob... I think I will post mine though
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i just had a nightmare last night about spiders & snakes & spider-like reptiles
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they were in my house, all over my room and on the bed
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Oh god... *runs away across the room* Me 'fraid of spiders. A lot. >.<
Nice shot, anyway.
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