Friday 30 September 2016

A very beautiful web of unknown spider


A very beautiful web of unknown spider.It is placed overhead,looking weak but enough to trap a small prey for meal
Location: Gunhuban Falls,Bato, Leyte
Date: September 30,2016

UNKNOWN

I found this spider near a falls.It just rested on a leaf,maybe was full after consuming a big meal
Location: Gunhuban Falls,Bato Leyte
Date: September 30,2016

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN


This tiny spider is very artistic.It can make a very beautiful web that has complex designs.
Location: Manhilo,Maasin,So.Leyte
Date: September 2016

Wednesday 28 September 2016

Tarantula

Tarantula

I found this Tarantula at Barangay Sto.Rosario,Maasin City while doing birding.This spider is often found under old coconut husk,served as its home

PORTIA

PORTIA

Portia is a genus of jumping spider that feeds on other spiders. They are remarkable for their intelligent hunting behaviour, which suggests that they are capable of learning and problem solving, traits normally attributed to much larger animals. Wikipedia
Location: Sitio Danao Forest Park,Maasin City,Southern leyte,Philippines
Date: December 2015

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider

This cute hairy little one seems wanting something from me.Its tantalizing eyes make me love jumping spiders more than ever.This jumping spider is larger than any jumping spiders i saw in our place and is so friendly and not shy
Location: Maasin City,Southern Leyte,Philippines
Date: September 2016

Tuesday 27 September 2016

Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spider

Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spider

THE DANGEROUS COURTSHIP
This giant Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spider is being courted by tiny male.The male is willing to give its life just to mate and pass its genes.

Huntsman Spider



                           

Hunstman Spiders are very good companions in our houses.They feed on cockroaches and other insects that may bring diseases in our home.People should treat these spiders as friends



Monday 26 September 2016

Scorpion-tailed Spider, Arachnura higginsi

Scorpion-tailed Spider, Arachnura higginsi


I stumbled upon this weird looking spider while doing a mountain trek at Barangay Combado,Maasin City.I couldn't believe this spider can also be found in our place. This spider is very rare and i am not sure if i can see it again.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aUK8iaG9JI


Two-tailed Spider

Two-tailed Spider

This Two-tailed Spider is almost invisible when resting on Mahogany bark.The "tails" are actually the spider's spinneret.I also found this spider at the mountainous baranggay of Maasin City,Southern Leyte. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-uZqHwXgcY

Lady Bug-Mimicking Spider

Lady Bug-Mimicking Spider




 
I found this spider at the mountainous baranggay of Maasin City,Southern Leyte.I thought it was a lady bug resting on a leaf but when i touched it fell itself using silk.I wowed to myself because it's my first time to see a spider resembling a lady bug.