Orb-weaver.
I spent almost half an hour observing this spider, and during that time, I witnessed for the first time how it drags prey into its web.
The spider was very active, often darting along the web, forcing me to move around quite often too.
Orb-weavers are accustomed to string dead prey and debris into the center of their webs to camouflage themselves.
What surprised me was that the Orb-weaver spider had a such fascinating camouflage strategy called "eye and face imitation".
But was it more aimed at creating a visual distraction or blending into debris? It's hard to say.
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I photographed this Orb-weaver in Snowbasin, Wasatch Mountains.
Generally, life is good.
Surely observing nature always surprises us!!
ReplyDeleteHow many ways to survive!!
Beautiful photos!!
Good shots !!
ReplyDeleteFascinantes fotos
ReplyDeleteEstupendas capturas, Kaya, bien hecho.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Increíbles estas arañas en su modo de trabajar para no ser vistas con facilidad y así poder capturar a sus presas. Las fotos son una maravilla.
ReplyDeleteAbrazo
Impresionantes macros, amiga... Ese tiempo de observación tuvo buenos frutos para ti.
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The master of waiting.
ReplyDeleteUna lección magistral sobre las arañas! :))))))
ReplyDeleteAbrazos Kaya
Preciosa serie, Kaya. Las arañas son una artistas del camuflaje y de la caza de presas.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.