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This is a small comb-footed spider called Paidiscura pallens. She is protecting her sputnik-shaped egg-sac.
Sputnik
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Goodness, i wonder what the purpose of the pointy part of the sac could be. This is a pretty looking spider.
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No idea myself … but nature probably knows 🙂
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Beautiful soft-coloured images from the big task of a tiny mother.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I wonder what this one was called prior to Sputnik? It’s one of the prettiest egg sacs I’ve seen.
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I never thought of that … what a good question! It is a lovely design, which must be so as natured designed it 🙂
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What an astonishing little critter, Pete. You do provide us with wonderful life forms to look at.
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Thank you, Tish 🙂 I am amazed that once you focus you can see so much more, even in your own back yard 🙂
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Amazing photos! Did you discover it in your magic garden 😊
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Thank you, Belinda 🙂 Yes, I found it in the back garden. Amazing what is there once you start looking closely 🙂
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Beautiful photos. Nature’s diversity never disappoints.
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Thank you, Rebecca 🙂
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What lovely images. Love the soft colour tones Mother Nature has given this tiny spider. Like Anne, I wonder what the purpose of the pointy end of the egg sack is.
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Thank you, Vicki 🙂 It was lovely ro come across this small spider and her eggs.
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Astonishing!
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