Post by John David Fawcett / Redsky

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Threads stitched in the dark, resistance too fine to see, no tyrant escapes. They’re harmless to humans, but their presence in the night garden — hanging like fiery lanterns in their webs — makes the Hentz orbweaver one of the most striking arachnid encounters you can have. #macro #photography

A close-up photograph of a Neoscona crucifera, also known as the Hentz orbweaver or spotted orbweaver, suspended at the center of its web against a stark black background. The spider’s body is large and rounded, with a bulbous abdomen in shades of reddish-brown and orange, covered in fine hairs and marked with darker patches typical of the species. Its eight long, spiny legs radiate outward, each joint bristled with tiny hairs that catch the light as they grip the silken strands. The web is a delicate, geometric lattice with some broken threads, its fine silk barely visible except where the light strikes it. The sharp detail highlights the spider’s textured body, segmented legs, and the tautness of the web, while the dark void behind isolates the orbweaver, emphasizing its dramatic presence.

aug 28, 2025, 4:28 am • 43 4

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nailed t! 🙌

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