Summer Orbweaver
You know summer is waning when the large Yellow Garden Argiope spiders move higher among the grasses to feed on larger insects for the upcoming egg laying process. A perfect spotting feature of this large spiders web, is the zigzag pattern, known as the Zigzag stabilimentum. Research has shown that the zigzag pattern may reflect ultra-violet light and attract insects, while helping camouflage the spider. These are amazing spiders and if you happen to see one, take the time to take a close look and enjoy one of natures most amazing creatures. This healthy female waits patiently in the center of her web waiting for a dinner guest. I visited the web again about an hour after this photo was taken and she was dining on a small grasshopper.
Yellow Garden Argiope
Argiope aurantia
Richwood, WI.
Summer 2020
Summer Orbweaver
You know summer is waning when the large Yellow Garden Argiope spiders move higher among the grasses to feed on larger insects for the upcoming egg laying process. A perfect spotting feature of this large spiders web, is the zigzag pattern, known as the Zigzag stabilimentum. Research has shown that the zigzag pattern may reflect ultra-violet light and attract insects, while helping camouflage the spider. These are amazing spiders and if you happen to see one, take the time to take a close look and enjoy one of natures most amazing creatures. This healthy female waits patiently in the center of her web waiting for a dinner guest. I visited the web again about an hour after this photo was taken and she was dining on a small grasshopper.
Yellow Garden Argiope
Argiope aurantia
Richwood, WI.
Summer 2020