Argiope sp. Ident

**Code Monkey** · 08-21-2002, 08:38 PM

Here's a shot of my new free-range Argiope species that I caught while with the in-laws in eastern Maryland. I know it's not the best angle but does anyone have an identification?

**Code Monkey** · 08-21-2002, 08:38 PM

The above also anounces that the Code Monkey has a new Digicam

johns · 08-22-2002, 12:58 AM

argiope aurantia. nice cam.

***MrDeranged*** · 08-22-2002, 08:53 AM

Nice spider dude. What kind of camera did you end up getting?

Scott

**Code Monkey** · 08-22-2002, 10:59 AM

The camera is an Olympus C-3030Z. The cool part is that the above close up was taken with the default macro settings, no funky lenses or no futzing with me.

Anyone got any idea how long this gal will last indoors since there won't be any sort of freeze to kill her off?

johns · 08-22-2002, 01:30 PM

code-

app 4-8 months, judging by its sexual maturity.

the black and yellow argiope might drop an eggsac on you...

does she appear gravid?

**Code Monkey** · 08-22-2002, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by johns
code-

app 4-8 months, judging by its sexual maturity.

the black and yellow argiope might drop an eggsac on you...

does she appear gravid?

I don't think so but I can always hope she was recently mated. My wife would just love that - a 2.5" spider in ever corner

TheEternal · 08-22-2002, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Code Monkey
The camera is an Olympus C-3030Z. The cool part is that the above close up was taken with the default macro settings, no funky lenses or no futzing with me.

Good choice! I just bought that one, myself (hence my rabid posting of pictures, lately).

Beautiful spider, by the way!!

-Bryan

**Code Monkey** · 08-22-2002, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the help so far, John. One more question and then I think I can take it from here

If you look closely at the photo, you'll notice that she's only got 6 legs. 2 of her left legs were missing when I found her. Will a mature female undergo any post-ultimate moults or is she a spider-gimp for life?

johns · 08-22-2002, 03:10 PM

I noticed that in the picture, Code- but thought it impolite to say anything.

Unless you know spider-voodoo, chances are that she'll remain that way

Wade · 08-22-2002, 04:46 PM

John's right...no more molts.

I've never had an adult live more that 1, maybe 2 months after capture. They drop a couple sacs, and then they decline pretty rapidly, looking weak and hanging in the web fo awhile. They'll feed if you put smashed crickets up to their mouths without spooking them. Up to then, though, they're great fun.

Wade

08-21-2002, 08:38 PM	#1
Code Monkey The Jolly Green Nadkicker Arachnomoderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midstate NY Posts: 3,884 My Mood:	Argiope sp. Ident Here's a shot of my new free-range Argiope species that I caught while with the in-laws in eastern Maryland. I know it's not the best angle but does anyone have an identification? Attached Images __________________ . "... extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and that what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens "Life's lessons will be repeated until learned" - anonymous

08-21-2002, 08:38 PM	#2
Code Monkey The Jolly Green Nadkicker Arachnomoderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midstate NY Posts: 3,884 My Mood:	The above also anounces that the Code Monkey has a new Digicam __________________ . "... extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and that what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens "Life's lessons will be repeated until learned" - anonymous

08-22-2002, 12:58 AM	#3
johns Arachnoknight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: inman, sc Posts: 293 My Mood:	argiope aurantia. nice cam. __________________ "i don't hate playas, i don't hate the game, i'm just the shot clock above the game". sunshine... mos def

08-22-2002, 08:53 AM	#4
*MrDeranged* Runs Rampant With Power Arachnoadministrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,749 My Mood:	Nice spider dude. What kind of camera did you end up getting? Scott __________________ "What people forget is a journey to nowhere starts with a single step, too." - Tender Branson

08-22-2002, 10:59 AM	#5
Code Monkey The Jolly Green Nadkicker Arachnomoderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midstate NY Posts: 3,884 My Mood:	The camera is an Olympus C-3030Z. The cool part is that the above close up was taken with the default macro settings, no funky lenses or no futzing with me. Anyone got any idea how long this gal will last indoors since there won't be any sort of freeze to kill her off? __________________ . "... extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and that what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens "Life's lessons will be repeated until learned" - anonymous

08-22-2002, 01:30 PM	#6
johns Arachnoknight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: inman, sc Posts: 293 My Mood:	code- app 4-8 months, judging by its sexual maturity. the black and yellow argiope might drop an eggsac on you... does she appear gravid? __________________ "i don't hate playas, i don't hate the game, i'm just the shot clock above the game". sunshine... mos def

08-22-2002, 02:42 PM	#9
Code Monkey The Jolly Green Nadkicker Arachnomoderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midstate NY Posts: 3,884 My Mood:	Thanks for the help so far, John. One more question and then I think I can take it from here If you look closely at the photo, you'll notice that she's only got 6 legs. 2 of her left legs were missing when I found her. Will a mature female undergo any post-ultimate moults or is she a spider-gimp for life? __________________ . "... extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and that what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens "Life's lessons will be repeated until learned" - anonymous

08-22-2002, 03:10 PM	#10
johns Arachnoknight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: inman, sc Posts: 293 My Mood:	I noticed that in the picture, Code- but thought it impolite to say anything. Unless you know spider-voodoo, chances are that she'll remain that way __________________ "i don't hate playas, i don't hate the game, i'm just the shot clock above the game". sunshine... mos def

08-22-2002, 04:46 PM	#11
Wade Arachnoking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 2,938	John's right...no more molts. I've never had an adult live more that 1, maybe 2 months after capture. They drop a couple sacs, and then they decline pretty rapidly, looking weak and hanging in the web fo awhile. They'll feed if you put smashed crickets up to their mouths without spooking them. Up to then, though, they're great fun. Wade

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