Spider webbing on Black Sage seed whorls
This is spider webbing strung between old seed whorls of native Black Sage (Salvia mellifera, Lamiaceae). I believe this is the work of a Mesh Web Weaver spider in the family Dictynidae, see this photo that actually shows the kind of tiny spider responsible. The webbing joins the seed whorls like rigging on a dusty ship model. I have no doubt that the spider is in one of those empty seed pockets maybe looking right at me. Happy Web Wednesday! (San Marcos Pass, 21 August 2024)
Spider webbing on Black Sage seed whorls
This is spider webbing strung between old seed whorls of native Black Sage (Salvia mellifera, Lamiaceae). I believe this is the work of a Mesh Web Weaver spider in the family Dictynidae, see this photo that actually shows the kind of tiny spider responsible. The webbing joins the seed whorls like rigging on a dusty ship model. I have no doubt that the spider is in one of those empty seed pockets maybe looking right at me. Happy Web Wednesday! (San Marcos Pass, 21 August 2024)