underleaf orb weaver rests for evening
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August 12, 2018
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This, I believe, is Hentz’s orbweaver, neoscona crucifera.
Every evening we try to avoid walking through the artisan hunter’s impressive new wheel-like web.
It spans the doorway from awning to fence and, by morning, is tattered by nocturnal hunting success.
Then, in light of day, the spider generally tucks away in the shelter of a corner window edge.
Here it ventures forth to snag and wrap a stink bug snack for later.
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