13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Giant House Spider
This giant house spider(eratigena atrica) stands motionless on a rubber mat after its home was disturbed. It appears to be protecting its egg sack, shielded by saw dust and other small debris.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2015 |
Photo Location: | Forest Grove, Oregon, United States of America |
Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
Copyright: | © Joshua Coleman |