spiny orbweaver, rear view
This little spider has been living in our garden for almost two weeks. I think she's beautiful, and I'm still fascinated by her ability to spin that elaborate web so quickly and repeatedly. The spinneret is visible here, and in videos you can see her pulling the silk out with her back legs while traversing the web and making the tie points with her other legs. Just amazing.
spiny orbweaver, rear view
This little spider has been living in our garden for almost two weeks. I think she's beautiful, and I'm still fascinated by her ability to spin that elaborate web so quickly and repeatedly. The spinneret is visible here, and in videos you can see her pulling the silk out with her back legs while traversing the web and making the tie points with her other legs. Just amazing.