Sep 082008
 

I haven’t seen the spider in my window since the rainstorm this past Saturday. However, I did catch it weaving a web the other day. I think I pushed my camera a bit to the limits; macro mode can be a bit difficult to use.
Araneus diadematus or Cross Orbweaver weaving a web
Araneus diadematus or Cross Orbweaver weaving a web
Here is the final image magnified and over-sharpened:
Araneus diadematus or Cross Orbweaver weaving a web

I also captured some images of the Araneus diadematus (Cross Orbweaver) eating a fly. I’ve decided to just link to the images, as some folks might be a bit squeamish:

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