We have a fascinating visitor in our garden just now. I first saw it yesterday morning and quickly ran to get my camera. When I approached it ran to the bottom of a leaf to hide, but then another hapless victim flew into the web and I was instantly forgotten.
I think it's an argiope, but the marks on its back are a little different than I've seen before. Can someone help with the exact identification?
I enjoy watching spiders and usually appreciate their value in the garden, but this victim was a honey bee so I have mixed emotions now. Let's just hope she eats flies and such today, shall we?
We have a fascinating visitor in our garden just now. I first saw it yesterday morning and quickly ran to get my camera. When I approached it ran to the bottom of a leaf to hide, but then another hapless victim flew into the web and I was instantly forgotten.
I think it's an argiope, but the marks on its back are a little different than I've seen before. Can someone help with the exact identification?
I enjoy watching spiders and usually appreciate their value in the garden, but this victim was a honey bee so I have mixed emotions now. Let's just hope she eats flies and such today, shall we?
My son did his kindergarten science project on spiders and their webs. I have been intrigued by them ever since.
ReplyDeletewhatever sort of spider it might be it is far too big
ReplyDeleteI can't help you to identify it but your photography is great.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Tam
I'm with Spot--SCARY!
ReplyDeletei just wonder how long it takes to do these photos? and for the webspinning to enclose the hapless visitor? regardless, you are great with the camera! jkj
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