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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Social House Spider

A close up image of a Social House Spider. Despite being photographed alone, these spiders are unique in that they live in large social structures with communal webs. The black and white conversion highlights the texture and patterns on the spider, highlighting the beauty of this common east Australian household resident.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Carwoola, Australia
Camera: DMC-GX7
Copyright: © Kate Snow