Cedars Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 That's it! The tone is definitely lower here, but woodpecker makes sense having seen them around my yard.In fact, I heard the call today, just a few minutes ago, while BBQ'ing. I'm back out to the BBQ, but I'll keep my eye out for a woodpecker and try to snap a shot for extra confirmation. :) Whew! The first time I listened to the clip, I was like "what bird?" You did warn me it was a rough audio. Glad to be able to return an ID to you, after all the IDing you've done for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganoderma Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 seen as this is kind of a game here we go i know the specie, but see who can nail it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chendoh Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 It looks like a 'walking Stick' on steroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chendoh Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Could also be a spider....maybe an ant........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chendoh Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hmmm..eight legs, definitely Arachnid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedars Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 seen as this is kind of a game here we go i know the specie, but see who can nail it I am gonna guess one of the orb web spiders. Argiopes from the USA We had millions of the black with yellow marks ones in our pastures and as kids we would delight in dropping grasshoppers into the webs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganoderma Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 well closer than an ant :doh: i will give you a hint, it is an orb weaver of sorts, yes. One can get delight not from throwing grasshoppers in the web, but rather birds :cup: their webs can stretch 4+ meters wide, and are not circular (smaller at the top and "droops" down). another shot :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Whoooaa. That's crazy. I've never seen a spider that big before......aside from tarantulas in pet stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclogite Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Damn. I wish you'd issued a Health Warning. I'm an arachnaphobe and don't really have much truck with any creature that thinks exoskeletons are cool.Those pictures quite unsettled me.:evil: I had hoped I was going to see pictures of rocks. Ah, well.:cup: Chacmool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganoderma Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 well i will give it away, i am very surprised no one looked....the photos name is the Latin name, abbreviated genus. now do we know? sorry for the scare. :lol: there are rocks in the background :eek2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeztar Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Giant Wood Spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganoderma Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 could be, not sure how many common name as are about for these, here they go by "banana spider". You have a close relative there in GA, just as large i think. this one is Nephila pilipes. the Australian members may know these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeztar Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 could be, not sure how many common name as are about for these, here they go by "banana spider". You have a close relative there in GA, just as large i think. this one is Nephila pilipes. the Australian members may know these guys. We have spiders that are similar, found in the southern parts of the state, that 'we' call banana spiders as well. I've been through thickets of them. It's like practicing Tai-Chi, on a Jackie Chan level, just to make your way through them. (like moving Twister) I like all arachnids.Except for ticks...which can suck my ****! (on second thought, I take that back) Jay-qu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racoon Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Rep to the person who can help me remember what the hell I've been growing in this container for about 4-5 years.. I know its a perrenial herb... :doh: :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfiniteNow Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Rep to the person who can help me remember what the hell I've been growing in this container for about 4-5 years.. I know its a perrenial herb... :doh: :) It looks a bit like licorice. :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racoon Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 It looks a bit like licorice. :) I know its not licorice.. The picture I took isn't that great. I'll see if I can get a better angle. Licorice looks like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeztar Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Can you provide some more info such as alternate/opposite leaves, is the stem square?, and the smell when crushed? I think I know what it is, but I need some more info/better picture to know for sure. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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