Araneus quadratus with prey

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:25 am

Hi folks,

In my last posting I mentioned the fact that A.quadratus also builds a papery, funnel shaped hide-away. She sits there with her foot holding a single thread attached to her beautifully crafted orb-web waiting for lunch to arrive. Here's a pic of her (a female) at home with a recently delivered take-away:

Bruce

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:23 am

Very well taken there Bruce, nightmareish though I must say!

Carl_Constantine · Post by **Carl_Constantine** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:02 am

Wow, What a picture. I'm speechless.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:19 am

Look at him sink his fangs into that green food. The web is pretty cool also

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:21 pm

Thanks for your comments guys - it's great to be able to share our photos and interests in this way.

Bruce

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:24 pm

Very nice!