Wow, what a stunning picture! Could this be Metellina mengei? There’s a great range of possible colorations, and the carapace markings might match as well.
It does seem to have quite short chelicerae for a Tetragnathidae, but so do the individuals in the example photos I found. I’m not an expert by any means, but like all of us here, I’m learning. If you have other ID suggestions, I’d be glad to hear them. Are you a professional photographer? You should be. I can see you have an eye for the tiny things, the oft-overlooked beauty to be found all around us. This is the type of beauty that appeals to me the most. While I can appreciate a good landscape, a colorful sunset, or… Read more »
Well, you are far more knowledgeable than I am as I had to look up the terminology you used. I have now improved my knowledge and increased my identification abilities. Thanks for that. I found this similarly marked and comparable colouration example https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonimage/id155890/?taxonid=1542 I am merely an amateur photographer and I don’t post to any social media sites or have a webpage, sorry. I recently decided to upgrade my equipment since the technology for photography has increased Megapixels fourfold and processor capability from when I first went digital. Also opting to buy a dedicated Macro lens to have with me… Read more »
Wow, what a stunning picture! Could this be Metellina mengei? There’s a great range of possible colorations, and the carapace markings might match as well.
Here are two observations at iNaturalist that have similarities to your spider:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/65288773
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/32400764
Hi. Thanks for your response and thanks for the compliment.
I wasn’t sure if it could be of the long jawed orb weavers. Your more practised eye would seem to give credence that it is.
Thanks again for your comments.
It does seem to have quite short chelicerae for a Tetragnathidae, but so do the individuals in the example photos I found. I’m not an expert by any means, but like all of us here, I’m learning. If you have other ID suggestions, I’d be glad to hear them. Are you a professional photographer? You should be. I can see you have an eye for the tiny things, the oft-overlooked beauty to be found all around us. This is the type of beauty that appeals to me the most. While I can appreciate a good landscape, a colorful sunset, or… Read more »
Well, you are far more knowledgeable than I am as I had to look up the terminology you used. I have now improved my knowledge and increased my identification abilities. Thanks for that. I found this similarly marked and comparable colouration example https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonimage/id155890/?taxonid=1542 I am merely an amateur photographer and I don’t post to any social media sites or have a webpage, sorry. I recently decided to upgrade my equipment since the technology for photography has increased Megapixels fourfold and processor capability from when I first went digital. Also opting to buy a dedicated Macro lens to have with me… Read more »
We are all teaching each other here! I’m glad I could help.
Yes, that individual is a great match for yours! Good work on finding her!
Thank you! I’ll be looking forward to any additional discoveries you make!