A bright red little fella with black spots, like a ladybird. Requires closeup observation to tell that it was indeed a spider! Possibly Paraplectana duodecimmaculata.
This spider probably mimics a ladybird as the ladybird is usually unpalatable to predators, and potential predators would associate the bright red colours to the bad eating experience.
More photos at sgmacro.blogspot.com
kliton77, Coastlander, Kok Sheng, and 15 other people added this photo to their favorites.
kliton77 25 months ago | reply
what a wonderful spider great shot
Camera Rolls 25 months ago | reply
what an odd looking spider with great colours
andreasgraemiger 25 months ago | reply
Your picture has caught my attention and I find it worthy
of a NATURES BEST AWARD...Well Done :)
NATURE'S BEST
ciottolina88z 25 months ago | reply
Amazing pict!Congrats!
Wideangle55 25 months ago | reply
You are invited to post this at
MACRO INSANITY
MACRO INSANITY
PoppyFlax 24 months ago | reply
Brilliant photo!
thespiderchick 17 months ago | reply
It's actually a "bright red little GAL" - it is a female. She is just lovely. And a great photo. Can you tell me where this was taken? Thanks.
aokcreation - part-time 8 months ago | reply
What a cool looking thing - amazing macro!!!
Seen in
Closer and Closer Macro Photography
K's photos! 8 months ago | reply
An incredible photo of an amazing looking creature.brilliant detailed shot
Masticina Akicta 8 months ago | reply
Now THAT is a smart spider.
Who would think bad of a lady bird... oh oh it s a spider!
court68 8 months ago | reply
stunning creature.
Paqui Izquierdo 8 months ago | reply
Seen in ALL ABOUT INSECTS & SPIDERS
All About Insects & Spiders
If you receive 4 or more awards, please post medium size to our awards thread.
dubonnet 7 months ago | reply
You are invited to submit your great image to: Insect Macro Masterpieces
amazing!!
tereliyesajjan 6 months ago | reply
Great i would have been fooled. Here is a link to the making of spiderweb i find very interesting
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mcT...
thanks for sharing this discovery