Spring-Summer - 377
Here's another
whose breeding plumage
will be difficult
to miss ...
... even in a
hurry ...
And ... what a
brilliant architect
he is ... but
here ... he decided to
pose ... albeit, briefly
... after giving
finishing touches
to his product ...
to let ladies have
a...
Lined Orbweaver (Mangora bibberosa: Araneidae) This tiny orb weavers measures 4-5 mm (0.15-0.20 in) long (tip of head to tail). I thank John and Jane Balaban for the ID.
Crab-like Spiny Orb Weaver (Gasteracantha canciriformis: Araneidae) Female. Female carapace 1.0-1.3 cm (0.4-0.5 in) wide with the males being half the size of the female. These little guys come in various colors with various spine ornamentation as well.
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