Stunning photos of insects and arachnidae

Arachnidae are spiders and ticks for those of you who don't know and avoid crawlies like the plague but these photos from the US Geological Survey are incredible.

Gil.

I have a horrible fear of spiders Gil but I Know these can't sneak up on me.

They are stunning! Thanks for sharing.

The one of the furry bee looks a lot like a lap dog that just had a bath.
Some of them look like they stepped right out of Alien!
Really fantastic photos and if you follow the link to the USGS website there are beaucoups more.

(Obviously from all the little red dots under 'beaucoups' Spell Check isn't Southern. )

Gil.

You need to drop the "s" and beaucoup should be fine. It's a midwest term also.

Ana

Reminds me of all the "monsters" in the old movies

Gil

WOW Gil! Thanks!