Harlequin ladybird
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Hoverfly Xanthogramma pedissequum
Plasterer bee, cellophane bee, polyester bee, zijdebij (Colletes sp.)
Plasterer bee, cellophane bee, polyester bee, zijdebij (Colletes sp.)
Plasterer bee, cellophane bee, polyester bee, zijdebij (Colletes sp.)
Common Grass-Blue (Zizina otis). [Kanangra-Boyd National Park, NSW]
Unid. wasp in the sun. [Kanangra-Boyd National Park, NSW]
Amorbus sp. One of the Leaf-footed Bugs. [Kanangra-Boyd National Park, NSW]
European Striped Shield Bug
Stribetæge
1:1 macro (life size)
of a small crab spider (family: Thomisidae) on a daffodil based on the petal structure and color.
Spider Description:
Type: Likely a crab spider (e.g., genus Xysticus or Misumena), which are ambush predators often found on flowers.
Body Shape: The spider has a broad, flat body with legs extended sideways, resembling a crab—hence the name.
Color: The spider appears dark brown to nearly black, creating a strong contrast against the yellow petals.
Some crab spiders can change color to match their environment, though this one is darker, possibly indicating a male or a species that does not exhibit color matching.
Legs: Eight legs, with the front pair more prominent and slightly extended forward—a common posture in crab spiders for grasping prey.
