Lanternfly Exterminator
Our area is starting to see large numbers of invasive Spotted Lanterflies now so I was happy to spot this one caught in a Furrow Orb web. As I was watching, the spider came charging out and went to work on the fly. Usually these orbs are nocturnal and I rarely see them during the day. You can see that she has a bubble of moisture - I'm not sure if that is venom that she is getting ready to put in the lanternfly or if it is "juicy bits" from the insect. Interesting...
Lanternfly Exterminator
Our area is starting to see large numbers of invasive Spotted Lanterflies now so I was happy to spot this one caught in a Furrow Orb web. As I was watching, the spider came charging out and went to work on the fly. Usually these orbs are nocturnal and I rarely see them during the day. You can see that she has a bubble of moisture - I'm not sure if that is venom that she is getting ready to put in the lanternfly or if it is "juicy bits" from the insect. Interesting...