Wolf spiders are members of the family Lycosidae. They are robust and agile hunters with good eyesight. They live mostly solitary lives and hunt alone. Some are opportunistic hunters pouncing upon prey as they find it or even chasing it over short distances. Some will wait for passing prey in or near the mouth of a burrow.

There are many genera of wolf spider, ranging in body size from less than 1 to 30 millimetres.

Wolf spider Korea June 2005

Wolf spiders are unique in the way that they carry their eggs. The egg sac, a round silken globe, is attached to the spinnerets at the end of the abdomen, allowing the spider to carry her unborn young with her. The abdomen must be held in a raised position to keep the egg case from dragging on the ground, however despite this handicap they are still capable of hunting.

Wolf spider Korea June 2005

Another aspect unique to wolf spiders is their method of infant care. Immediately after the spiderlings emerge from their protective silken case, they clamber up their mother’s legs and crowd onto her abdomen.

Info courtesy to wiki

I don’t know what subspecies the two above belong to, if anyone has a clue, let me know ;)

Waegwan, Chilgok, South Korea – June & August 2005

Casop EX-P505

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Crane Fly, Tipulidae - Korea 2005

In Korea I spent a lot of time photographing critters of all sorts. People most likely thought, I lost it. But it’s fun. I never got around to ID them fellows though. Now I’m slowly plowing through my archives and digging out old photos. (I know, I keep mentioning it, but it’s mainly thanks to Project Noah – if you are there, add me, I love new friends there :) ).

Crane Fly, Tipulidae - Korea 2005

This fellow is a Crane fly. Thanks to wiki I now know that the Crane Fly family (Tipulidae) is pretty big, with at least 4256 species described. I like to nail IDs down to the subspecies, but I think, in some cases I’ll just be happy to have the family – for now :)

Crane Fly, Tipulidae - Korea 2005

The adults are very slender, long-legged flies that may vary in length from 2–60 millimetres (0.079–2.4 in) (tropical species may exceed 100 millimetres or 3.9 inches). The larva of the European Crane Fly is commonly known as a leatherjacket. These larvae can cause damage to lawns by feeding on the roots of grass plants.

In appearance crane flies seem long and gangly, with very long legs, and a long slender abdomen. The wings are often held out when at rest.

Crane Fly, Tipulidae - Korea 2005

 

Waegwan, Chilgok, South Korea – 2005

Casio EX-P505

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Argiope pulchella is a species of Orb Spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It ranges from India to China and can be found on Java. It builds a web with a zig-zag stabilimentum. This species has a pentagonal opisthosoma (abdomen). (Info wiki)

This big one is most likely a Female.

Loves forest areas. You gotta watch out that you don’t run into their large webs, but can also be found waving webs across the street.

Argiope pulchella

Waegwan, South Korea – Korea June 18th 2005

Casioa EX-P505

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