User:Patrick Edwin Moran

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Snapped in Thailand, 1966
Leopard moth caterpillar
Xysticus ferox
Hogna h, immature male
Hogna h, immature male
Rabidosa punctulata, mature female
Castianeira sp, female
Castianeira sp
Castianeira sp
Castianeira sp
Castianeira sp
Coras medicinalis
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2mm body length

I am interested in spiders. I am located at 36° N 80° W.

Genus Avicularia[edit]

  • Avicularia bicegoi

    Avicularia bicegoi

  • Todd Gearheart thinks it may be a hybrid of A. bicegoi with A. huriana

    Todd Gearheart thinks it may be a hybrid of A. bicegoi with A. huriana

  • Same Avic, another view

    Same Avic, another view

  • Avicularia metallica (immature)

    Avicularia metallica (immature)

  • Avicularia metallica

    Avicularia metallica

  • Avicularia metallica (ventral view

    Avicularia metallica (ventral view

Genus Brachypelma[edit]

  • Brachypelma smithi female

    Brachypelma smithi female

Genus Oxiopes[edit]

  • Male Oxyopes salticus

    Male Oxyopes salticus

Genus Phidippus[edit]

  • Phidippus audax (1) 10 mm. Female. She keeps a watchful eye on the photographer.

    Phidippus audax (1) 10 mm. Female. She keeps a watchful eye on the photographer.

  • Phidippus audax (2) Note "lifeline" that protects her from falling.

    Phidippus audax (2) Note "lifeline" that protects her from falling.

  • Phidippus audax (3) These spiders are capable of giving defensive bites.

    Phidippus audax (3) These spiders are capable of giving defensive bites.

  • Female Phidippus johnsani (?) 14 mm.

    Female Phidippus johnsani (?) 14 mm.

  • Large, slow moving, and attractive, some are bright red and may tempt children.

    Large, slow moving, and attractive, some are bright red and may tempt children.

  • These spiders will give defensive bites.

    These spiders will give defensive bites.

  • Phidippus octopunctatis, perhaps the largest U.S. jumping spider.

    Phidippus octopunctatis, perhaps the largest U.S. jumping spider.

  • This female is 16 mm. long. She is very slow moving.

    This female is 16 mm. long. She is very slow moving.

  • Quite calm and unobtrusive, these spiders may give defensive bites.

    Quite calm and unobtrusive, these spiders may give defensive bites.

  • Phidippus whitmani(?) Calm but active, she seems not to fear the photographer.

    Phidippus whitmani(?) Calm but active, she seems not to fear the photographer.

  • Phidippus workmani(?) 10 mm. She is shy and wary.

    Phidippus workmani(?) 10 mm. She is shy and wary.

  • Phidippus workmani(?) facing the camera

    Phidippus workmani(?) facing the camera

  • Phidippus workmani(?) orienting cephalothorax upward toward camera

    Phidippus workmani(?) orienting cephalothorax upward toward camera

  • Phidippus mystaceus 12 mm. female

    Phidippus mystaceus 12 mm. female

Genus Thiodina[edit]

  • Note the four eyes forming corners of a square and the central white spot

    Note the four eyes forming corners of a square and the central white spot

  • Note the /\ pattern at the back of the carapace

    Note the /\ pattern at the back of the carapace

  • Note that underside of spider can be seen

    Note that underside of spider can be seen

Genus Paraphidippus[edit]

  • Paraphidippus aurantius

    Paraphidippus aurantius

  • Paraphidippus aurantius

    Paraphidippus aurantius

Genus Pisaurina[edit]

  • Pisaurina sp., mira or brevipes. Male, 17mm

    Pisaurina sp., mira or brevipes. Male, 17mm

  • Pisaurina mira

    Pisaurina mira

  • Pisaurina mira

    Pisaurina mira

  • Pisaurina mira

    Pisaurina mira

  • Pisaurina mira, female

    Pisaurina mira, female

Genus Platycryptus[edit]

  • Platycryptus undatus

    Platycryptus undatus

Tangled Web Weavers[edit]

  • female, 2 mm. May be Enoplognatha ovata or some other member of the Theridiidae. Also may be a member of the Pholcidae family.

    female, 2 mm. May be Enoplognatha ovata or some other member of the Theridiidae. Also may be a member of the Pholcidae family.

  • Side view also shows ventral aspect

    Side view also shows ventral aspect

  • head, seen from the front. Note eye pattern and prominent ridges near the eyes.

    head, seen from the front. Note eye pattern and prominent ridges near the eyes.

  • Ventral aspect. Note ivory-like area on the soma near the cephalothorax.

    Ventral aspect. Note ivory-like area on the soma near the cephalothorax.

  • From the side, the area near the cephalothorax can been seen to protrude and come to a point.

    From the side, the area near the cephalothorax can been seen to protrude and come to a point.

  • Unfortunately this spider escaped, so not all identifying characteristics were photographed.

    Unfortunately this spider escaped, so not all identifying characteristics were photographed.

Anyphaenidae[edit]

  • dorsal view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.

    dorsal view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.

  • ventral view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.

    ventral view Family Anyphaenidae,possibly a Hibana sp.

  • Sac spider (Aysha velox)

    Sac spider (Aysha velox)

  • Male Aysha velox

    Male Aysha velox

Pholcidae[edit]

Spermophora[edit]

Hogna species[edit]

  • Hogna carolinensis, female, 25mm body length.

    Hogna carolinensis, female, 25mm body length.

Other species[edit]

  • Araneus cingulatus, a species that builds its web in tree crowns. It is about 4 mm. long. This spider was collected in central North Carolina, USA.

    Araneus cingulatus, a species that builds its web in tree crowns. It is about 4 mm. long. This spider was collected in central North Carolina, USA.

  • Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae, a prime characteristic of the Mygalomorphae.

    Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae, a prime characteristic of the Mygalomorphae.

  • Sphodros rufipes (Atypical tarantulas)

    Sphodros rufipes (Atypical tarantulas)

  • G. rosea, adult, female

    G. rosea, adult, female

  • Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.

    Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.

  • Agelenopsis sp.

    Agelenopsis sp.

  • Agelena labyrinthica

    Agelena labyrinthica

  • Leucauge venusta

    Leucauge venusta

  • Argiope aurantia, hanging down in its web

    Argiope aurantia, hanging down in its web

  • Argiope aurantia, three-quarters facing

    Argiope aurantia, three-quarters facing

  • Argiope aurantia, ventral view

    Argiope aurantia, ventral view

  • Argiope aurantia, facing view

    Argiope aurantia, facing view

  • Frontinella pyramitela

    Frontinella pyramitela

  • Close-up of the preceding spider

    Close-up of the preceding spider

  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)

    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)

  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)

    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)

  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)

    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver)

  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)

    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Eyes)

  • Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Diagram of eyes.)

    Florinda coccinea (Blacktailed Red Sheetweaver) (Diagram of eyes.)

  • Arctosa sp. (resembles A. leopardus)

    Arctosa sp. (resembles A. leopardus)

  • Same spider, different view.

    Same spider, different view.

  • From North Carolina, U.S.A.

    From North Carolina, U.S.A.

  • Length is approx. 15 mm.

    Length is approx. 15 mm.

  • or about .75 inches

    or about .75 inches

  • These pictures are of one female.

    These pictures are of one female.

  • Hogna helluo

    Hogna helluo

  • Hogna helluo, male

    Hogna helluo, male

  • Hogna helluo, clearly showing the eye pattern typical of this genus.

    Hogna helluo, clearly showing the eye pattern typical of this genus.

  • Hogna frondicola

    Hogna frondicola

  • Rabidosa, rabida. Note two black front legs. Pedipalps are lighter than shown in this photograph.

    Rabidosa, rabida. Note two black front legs. Pedipalps are lighter than shown in this photograph.

  • Dolomedes scriptus

    Dolomedes scriptus

  • Pisaura mirabilis?

    Pisaura mirabilis?

  • Platycryptus undatus exploring a human thumb

    Platycryptus undatus exploring a human thumb

  • Platycryptus undatus 1

    Platycryptus undatus 1

  • Platycryptus undatus 2

    Platycryptus undatus 2

  • Platycryptus undatus 3

    Platycryptus undatus 3

  • Paraphidippus aurantius

    Paraphidippus aurantius

  • Paraphidippus aurantius

    Paraphidippus aurantius

  • Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) eating a cricket

    Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) eating a cricket

  • The same spider is carrying an empty egg case.

    The same spider is carrying an empty egg case.

  • Ventral aspect, showing epigynum and spinnerets.

    Ventral aspect, showing epigynum and spinnerets.

  • Leucauge venusta

    Leucauge venusta

  • Theridion tepidariorum

    Theridion tepidariorum

  • Dorsal view 1 Note that the red dot is formed by this spider's spinerettes.

    Dorsal view 1 Note that the red dot is formed by this spider's spinerettes.

  • Dorsal view 2 The "trademark" hourglass figure is not visible.

    Dorsal view 2 The "trademark" hourglass figure is not visible.

  • Dorsal view 3 This spider has an egg sac about the size of her abdomen. It it not visible in this picture.

    Dorsal view 3 This spider has an egg sac about the size of her abdomen. It it not visible in this picture.

  • In this picture, the black widow's characteristic red hourglass is clearly visible.

    In this picture, the black widow's characteristic red hourglass is clearly visible.

  • This spider has caught an insect in her web, has wrapped it in silk, and will soon eat it.

    This spider has caught an insect in her web, has wrapped it in silk, and will soon eat it.

Diagrams[edit]

Eye patterns (modified photographs)[edit]

  • Hogna species

    Hogna species

  • Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.

    Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.

  • Eye pattern of the Plocidae (from above).

    Eye pattern of the Plocidae (from above).

Other[edit]

  • Cephalothorax of a typical wolf spider.

    Cephalothorax of a typical wolf spider.

  • Body parts of the spider.

    Body parts of the spider.

  • Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.

    Eye pattern of the orb weaving spiders.

  • Eye pattern of the wolf spiders. 1. Egg sac, 2. Chelicerae, 3. Pedipalps

    Eye pattern of the wolf spiders. 1. Egg sac, 2. Chelicerae, 3. Pedipalps

  • "Squared-off" cephalothorax of the jumping spiders.

    "Squared-off" cephalothorax of the jumping spiders.

  • Eye pattern of the jumping spiders.

    Eye pattern of the jumping spiders.

  • Ventral diagram of the typical spider.

    Ventral diagram of the typical spider.

  • Eye pattern of the Tetragnathidae.

    Eye pattern of the Tetragnathidae.

  • Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.

    Digitally modified photograph showing "chopsticks" orientation of the chelicerae of the Araneomorphae.

  • Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae typical of the Mygalomorphae.

    Digitally enhanced image of a Sphodros rufipes that shows the nearly perfectly vertical orientation of the chelicerae typical of the Mygalomorphae.

  • The fang portion folds back into the chelicera as the blade of a pocket knife folds back into its handle.

    The fang portion folds back into the chelicera as the blade of a pocket knife folds back into its handle.

  • Cut-away drawing of the cephalothorax and chelicerae, with venom glands and surrounding muscles.

    Cut-away drawing of the cephalothorax and chelicerae, with venom glands and surrounding muscles.

  • Drawing showing how the "fang" portion of the chelicera articulates with the main part of the chelicera, and how the latter articulates with the cephalothorax.

    Drawing showing how the "fang" portion of the chelicera articulates with the main part of the chelicera, and how the latter articulates with the cephalothorax.

  • There is nothing very tricky here.

    There is nothing very tricky here.

  • Tetragnatha eye pattern

    Tetragnatha eye pattern

Physics[edit]

  • John Cramer's ansible

    John Cramer's ansible

  • single and double split photo

    single and double split photo

  • Beam split and fuse

    Beam split and fuse

  • Wheeler experiment problems

    Wheeler experiment problems

  • Wheeler analog split and fuse

    Wheeler analog split and fuse

  • Inter-galactic Wheeler

    Inter-galactic Wheeler

  • multi telescope status one

    multi telescope status one

  • multi telescope status two

    multi telescope status two

  • backtrack Young maxima

    backtrack Young maxima

  • Kim et al. quantum eraser

    Kim et al. quantum eraser

  • Kim with polarizations indicated

    Kim with polarizations indicated

  • double split apparatus with two

    double split apparatus with two

  • double split apparatus with three

    double split apparatus with three

  • Approximately 1 inch black post to black post

    Approximately 1 inch black post to black post

  • Cramer ansible

    Cramer ansible

  • Brian Greene, Fabric of the Cosmos, starting p. 107

    Brian Greene, Fabric of the Cosmos, starting p. 107

  • Dribble over Strait

    Dribble over Strait

  • Modified Cramer Retrocausal schematic

    Modified Cramer Retrocausal schematic

  • 12 lü and 5 scales

    12 lü and 5 scales

Other creatures[edit]

  • Black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta) eating a rodent.

    Black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta) eating a rodent.

  • Skritz, whose parents were allegedly a German Shepherd and a Yellow Labrador Retriever.

    Skritz, whose parents were allegedly a German Shepherd and a Yellow Labrador Retriever.

mystery tarantula 36∘11‘ 44,20 N 80∘11' 49,76 W

Outside acquisitions[edit]

  • Thiania bhamoensis, used for spider fighting in Singapore

    Thiania bhamoensis, used for spider fighting in Singapore

New[edit]

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_5-die_pattern.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_aft_end_cephalothorax.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_venter.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_Top-down_2.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_Top-down_1.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thiodina_sylvana_head-on.jpg

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Articles, galleries[edit]

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