Unidentified

Araneus pegnia, an Orbweaver. The “butterfly” marking is distinctive. Many spider species prefer to set up webs near artificial light sources because some flying nocturnal insects fly toward lights – so why not put a web between the bug and the alluring light? This time of year the light bulbs heat, even if it is a compact florescent, would be helpful in keeping a spider alive. Note the silk thread it released. That acts as a tether for the spider to get back home in the shortest distance. It also serves to break the spider’s fall if the metal predator… Read more »