In fact, the orb weaver spider family, araneidae, is one of the most variable in size and appearance of all spider families. Mythical weaver turned into a spider by athena crossword. Gasteracantha known as spinybacked orbweavers, spiny orbweavers, or spiny spiders is a genus of orb weaver spiders first named by carl jakob sundevall in 1833. Orb weaver pictures insect, bugs and spider identification. Spider goliath birdeater spider hobo spider king baboon spider mouse spider red back spider sac spider spiny orb weaver spider tarantula wolf spider research trifold in color and black line for the. The master web weaver was a lovely, large, yellowandblack spider.
Spiders make a great informational topic for the fall. Weaver turned into a spider is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 2 times. Spider theme activities, lessons, and teaching ideas little. The name gasteracantha is derived from the greek gaster, meaning belly. Their webs are flat and sheetlike and dome or cupshaped. Ks1 sats papers sats papers ks1 19992019 free downloads. The name weaver though suggests that it is a spider. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge the images or return to the article. The spokes of the web are primarily nonsticky silk and serve as walkways for the spider to move about the web.
The spider weaver the legend of the kente cloth duration. Wait until your teacher reads you some of the story and tells you to answer these questions. Sheetweb weaver, family linyphiidae, a rather common group of small spiders order araneida numbering about 2,000 species worldwide. The colorful patterns of these magical webs were woven into kente cloth fabric. One of the postings on bugguide indicates that individuals in this genus may live for 10 years. Now they could see that the web was the beautiful spiders home. Its color ranges from red brown and grey brown to black with a dark, yellowish to yellowgreenish leaflike fleckled marking on its opisthosoma, where small dents are visible. The spider weaver has provided an interesting twist in this realm. This book is about a master spider weaver who has a remarkable gift she gave to the people in ghana. This female orbweaver made its web just outside my front door, next to the porch light.
Now they could see that the web was the beautiful spider s home. Spider theme activities, lessons, and teaching ideas. I emailed icefrog to get an answer to this very important question but he didnt answer unfortunately, cant imagine what could be more important than answering my emails. Orb weaver, any spider of the family araneidae argiopidae or epeiridae of the order araneida, a large and widely distributed group noted for their orbshaped webs. Also, weaver is a character in a book, and there it is a spider. Orb spiders can weave webs that are up to one meter in diameter. The spider weaver, by margaret musgrove and julia cairns.
Orbweaver spiders or araneids are members of the spider family araneidae. Orb can in english mean circular, hence the english name of the group. Largestever study of spider genetics shows orb weaver spiders do not share common origins by harvard university closeup of the cephalothorax on eriophora sp. Araneids have eight similar eyes, hairy or spiny legs, and no stridulating organs the family is cosmopolitan. On this particular day, the orchard was scattered with their big webs stretching across the orchard rows. Gasteracantha known as spinybacked orbweavers, spiny orbweavers, or spiny spiders is a genus of orbweaver spiders first named by carl jakob sundevall in 1833. There are about 35,000 known spider species, although scientists estimate that there may be about 180,000 species in the world. Longing to take the web home with them, the weavers looked at each other. We have 1 answer for the clue mythical weaver turned into a spider by athena. Most are less than 6 mm 1 4 inch in length and are seldom seen. Largestever study of spider genetics shows orb weaver.
This nonfiction booklet is packed with informational text about spiders that ties into science standards. Asante pattern names in the snite museum of art kente cloth duration. English 2004 key stage 1 reading booklet 1 traditions from africa. Weaver turned into a spider is a crossword puzzle clue.
The orb weaver spider group is comprised of a large number of species thus making it difficult to distinguish them from other spider groups and from each other. The story in this book is widely known among the weavers in ghana and dates back to the midseventeenth century during the time of king oti akenten. Sats papers ks1 are taken in english reading, maths and spag spelling, punctuation and grammar. This spider varies greatly in color from light brown to dark black. Notable among them are the garden spiders subfamily argiopinae, which are. This is a factual cut and paste booklet about spiders. Spider activities by grade school giggles teachers pay. Crevice weaver spider archives page 3 of 4 whats that. Almost all orbweavers are venomous for pretty much the same reason most spiders are venomous it subdues their prey fast and thus reduces the risks, both of injury to the spider, and of the prey getting away. The walnut orbweaver spider is very wide and flattened, with a leathery skin. More than 2,840 species in some 167 genera are known notable among them are the garden spiders subfamily argiopinae, which are common in grassy areas and are brightly colouredyellow and black or red and black. The spider weaver, the legend of the kente cloth on vimeo.
This book the spider weaver is a childrens folklore book for ages 59. The spiny orb weaver spider lives on the edges of woodlands and shrubby gardens. Spider activities by grade school giggles teachers pay teachers. Female giant orb spiders have a legspan of up to 12 centimeters 4. The male tentatively seeks out a female by visiting her web and uses a 4tap rhythmicalpattern drumming on the silk to get her attention.
The orb weavers web is a masterful creation, designed to ensnare meals efficiently. Julia cairns provides the visual background for the story, while margaret musgrove has woven a wonderful story of the kente cloth, the ashanti people and the spider that enabled the translation of the gift to the weavers of ghana. A legend of kente cloth musgrove, margaret, boulandi, bat favitsou on. Storytown lesson 27 spiders and their webs 3rd grade focus wall anchor chart 1 expository nonfiction anchor charts 3 writing prompt anchor charts 5 writing prompt writing paper 5 vocabulary word wall cards 12 vocabulary word search vocabulary word search key spelling word cen. Araneids have eight similar eyes, hairy or spiny legs, and no stridulating organs. They are the most common group of builders of spiral wheelshaped webs often found in gardens, fields and forests. Ks1 sats papers often called year 2 sats are tests children take at the end of year 2. Two weavers discover a magicallooking spider web in the jungle. As much as we would have loved this to be a female california trapdoor spider, we believe it is a female crevice weaver spider in the genus kukulcania. However, about a week after its first photo session, it laid an egg sac over 12 inch in diameter. My spider book a printable template for a simple booklet to be cut and folded.
Childrens africana book awards africa access and the outreach council of the african studies association give annual awards for the best childrens and young adult books. It is important to remember that spiders seen in california are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change. The females of most species are brightly colored with six prominent spines on their broad, hardened, shelllike abdomens. Find orb weaver spider stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. English 2004 key stage 1 reading booklet 2 the spider weaver. Children can write information they have learned about spiders in this booklet. As soon as they saw the spider, the men felt terrible for wrecking the magnificent web the night before. Crevice weaver spider archives page 3 of 4 whats that bug. These are the onsets of muscles that flatten the abdomen. Giant orb spiders are only found in specific parts of madagascar, south africa, and south america.
Insects fly against these strands and falls onto the web where they are caught. It is said that long, long ago, a beautiful spider created a web so intricate and magnificent that the ashanti weavers of ghana still tell the story today. It is a crevice weaver spider in the genus kukulcania, and it is well represented on bugguide. Aug 31, 2018 the orb weaver s web is a masterful creation, designed to ensnare meals efficiently. Ks1 sats papers is the contracted form of key stage 1 sats papers and children take these tests in year 2. The spider bites through the web to paralyze her prey. Booklet 1 reading booklet 2 reading booklet 3 question booklet marking scheme level thresholds grade boundaries 2004. Lisa jo lupo has 25 years of experience working in and writing about pest control. The spider weaver in the next part of this booklet there are questions about the story the spider weaver. Today, kente cloth is worn all over the world, but most often by heads of state in different african countries. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day.
Spiders found in california include 66 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of spider id. Wait until your teacher reads you some of the story and tells you. A legend of kente cloth margaret musgrove, julia cairns on. Most are less than 6 mm 14 inch in length and are seldom seen. I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars because of the way that it stood out to me. May 23, 2017 the spider weaver the legend of the kente cloth duration. More than 2,840 species in some 167 genera are known.
Most of the spiders of this family weave sheet like webs and the spider hangs under the web. The walnut orb weaver spider is very wide and flattened, with a leathery skin. Nov 14, 2016 orb spiders can weave webs that are up to one meter in diameter. Orb weaver spiders or araneids are members of the spider family araneidae. The spider species tegenaria domestica, commonly known as the barn funnel weaver in north america and the domestic house spider in europe, is a member of the funnelweb family agelenidae and a close relative of the hobo spider. They frequently live in nurseries as well as citrus groves. This mini book is packed with informational about spiders. Insects become stuck to these sticky threads on contact. Spiders and their webs lesson 27 by the kennedy korral tpt. A legend of kente cloth by margaret musgrove paperback. Even now, certain patterns are reserved for the ashanti king. Itsy bitsy spider book or 2nd version a printable template to be cut and folded to create a beginner reading book about spiders for children to color and read. The spider weaver 6 in the next part of this booklet there are questions about the story the spider weaver.
The spider is usually found on the lower side of the web and often between two layers of webbing. This orbweaver was found only a few feet from the cross spider above. About 2,000 of these inhabit the united states, but. Plus, its safe for students who dont celebrate halloween. Saw this spider on a dead oak leaf today, very interesting body with spikes.