Long-jawed Orb-weaver Spider. Probably Tetragnatha extensa male spider but could be other Tetragnatha species like montana or other. Stretched out on a reed blade next to water with sun shining through making it semi-transparent and muting normal surface appearance. Tarn Pond, Cut Mill, Puttenham Common, Surrey, UK. 22 June 2010.

Canon EOS 400D with Tamron SP 35-80mm F/2.8-3.8 model 01A MF zoom lens.

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