Uploads from Eliza Frydrych, tagged canon24105mm

also known as the Jorō Spider is a member of the golden orb-web spider group. Due to the large size as well as the bright, unique colors of the species of the female Nephila, the spider is well-favored in Japan. She attracts male, and once a man spider has been trapped as a result of her seduction, he will be tied up and eaten by her.
According to some stories, a Jorōgumo is a spider that can change its appearance into that of a seductive woman. In Japanese Kanji, Jorōgumo is written as "絡新婦" (literally meaning "binding lady") or "女郎蜘蛛" (literally meaning "whore spider")

The web of female Nephila can reach one meter in width; the yellow threads appear rich gold in sunlight. The structure of the web seen in cross section is unusual for an orb web; it has 3 layers: the central orb, plus 2 irregular layers in front and behind the orb.

Researchers at Shinshu University, Japan have succeeded in creating a silk thread that is stronger, softer and more durable than conventional silk by genetically modifying silkworms with Nephilia drag line genes. A Japanese manufacturer is already experimenting with the thread, and spider socks, stockings and even fishing lines are expected to appear on the market. www.gadling.com/2007/12/12/big-in-japan-spider-silk-socks...

Laternaria candelaria (Fulgoridae)

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:28:06 -0700

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

What kind of creature is this?

Thanks to ilenuca for telling me the name of this insect! [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilenuta]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laternaria_candelaria

Eliza Frydrych's most interesting photos on Flickriver

Night bus adventure

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:25:32 -0700

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

Laundry night

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:51:14 -0700

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

Eliza Frydrych's most interesting photos on Flickriver

Elderly woman with cat

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:20:15 -0700

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

Eliza Frydrych's most interesting photos on Flickriver

Fishing village

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:29:06 -0800

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

Vietnam, near Nha Trang.
Fish for eating, cock for fighting...
=========================

Eliza Frydrych's most interesting photos on Flickriver

Cock for fights

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:29:05 -0800

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

Vietnam, near Nha Trang.

=========================

Eliza Frydrych's most interesting photos on Flickriver

moving on...

nobody@flickr.com (Eliza Frydrych) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:29:01 -0800

Eliza Frydrych posted a photo:

Great way to see truly local places is to rent local guys with their motorbikes. they took us for all day trip around Sapa and showed us amazing places and views! They are funny, not expensive and very good drivers.
If you want to use thier services look for HUNG near Casablanca hotel in Sapa.

Eliza Frydrych's most interesting photos on Flickriver