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Water spider

This spider hops (maybe 10 or 20 cm per step) across the surface of the water.
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21 comments

Gisela Plewe said:

Wie sie die Oberflächenspannung ausnutzt!
8 years ago ( translate )

Ronald Losure replied to Gisela Plewe:

Ja, Gisela Ich denke ihre Beinen haben Wachs.
8 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

That is scary !!!
8 years ago

Ronald Losure replied to Pam J:

You watch too many horror movies. I didn't buy the Kaufman field guide to spiders, so I don't know what species it is.
8 years ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

JOLIE*************************
8 years ago ( translate )

Ronald Losure replied to Jocelyne Villoing:

Merci beoucoup, Jocelyne.
8 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautifu (but scary) image Ronald.
8 years ago ( translate )

Ronald Losure replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you, Jaap. You watch too many horror movies. ;-)
8 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

EXCELLENT, love its shadow too !!!!!!!!!!
8 years ago

Ronald Losure replied to Marie-claire Gallet:

Thank you, Marie-claire. It is not its shadow, but its reflection. It is about 8 cm across.
8 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

8 years ago ( translate )

L. L. Wall said:

... eye-catching shot of nature; sharp ... nice composition, too ...

... (8cm = a big 'un ) ...
8 years ago

Ronald Losure replied to L. L. Wall:

Thanks, L.L. Yes, it was big, but 8 cm includes the legs. ;-o
8 years ago

micritter said:

Excellent! I've never seen one (I didn't know they existed).
8 years ago ( translate )

Nora Caracci said:

impressive guy, very well taken !
8 years ago ( translate )