Quite a few of the Orb-Weaver Spiders have built their webs at an angle to the board walk headed to the swamp making side view photographs a possibility. It was fascinating to watch this one pluck a fly or bee from the web and then what seemed to be wrapping it in silk.
There were some other insects dangling from similar wrappings nearby. These spiders seem much larger than last summer’s crop, but that may be my imagination, or Ted’s, playing tricks on me.
Interesting study, excellent detail.
Thanks! I do get a little creeped out by them but they are fascinating.
Whoa……my phobia! 😉 Great capture, Ellen!
I try not to think about them as spiders when I photograph them. Thanks.