Mother of the Dunes
Category
Macro
Location
St Martin's Isles of Scilly
Gear
Olympus OMD EM1 MK iii + OM Systems 90mm Macro Lens + Godox V860 iii flash + Home made flash diffuser
Description
This Dune Wolf Spider (Xerlycosa miniata) was found on a beach on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly. While sitting on the beach and enjoying some lunch after a Kayak around the neighbouring islands, I noticed this spider scurrying along the sand. I realised that it was some sort of Dune Wolf Spider (a bucket list species for me to find and photograph), so I assembled my camera as quickly as I could. I then watched as it disappeared into a burrow, thinking that I had missed a perfect opportunity. After waiting for a while, hoping that it would come out again, I then saw her emerge from her burrow with a silk covered ball of precious eggs, making the wait all the more worthwhile.
Photographer
Thomas Hunt
Social Media
Instagram: thomas_hunt_photography
Website: www.thomashuntphotography.co.uk
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